Maxillary sinus barotrauma with fifth cranial nerve involvement

A case of neurapraxia of the infraorbital nerve occurring as a result of maxillary sinus barotrauma in a diver is presented. Existing reports of a similar nature are reviewed and the pathogenesis of cranial nerve involvement in barotrauma is discussed. Guidelines for treatment are suggested.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of laryngology and otology 1991-03, Vol.105 (3), p.217-219
Hauptverfasser:	Murrison, A. W., Smith, D. J., Francis, T. J. R., Counter, R. T.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Barotrauma Biological and medical sciences Clinical Records Diving - injuries Ent, stomatology, face, injuries. Foreign bodies. Diseases due to physical agents: otorhinolaryngology Humans Male Maxillary sinus Maxillary Sinus - injuries Medical sciences Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents Trigeminal nerve Trigeminal Nerve Injuries
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Zusammenfassung:	A case of neurapraxia of the infraorbital nerve occurring as a result of maxillary sinus barotrauma in a diver is presented. Existing reports of a similar nature are reviewed and the pathogenesis of cranial nerve involvement in barotrauma is discussed. Guidelines for treatment are suggested.
ISSN:	0022-2151 1748-5460
DOI:	10.1017/S0022215100115415