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Maxillary sinus barotrauma with fifth cranial nerve involvement

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

A. W. Murrison ,
D. J. Smith ,
T. J. R. Francis  and
R. T. Counter
A. W. Murrison*
Affiliation:
Institute of Naval Medicine, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hants. P012 2DL.
D. J. Smith
Affiliation:
Institute of Naval Medicine, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hants. P012 2DL.
T. J. R. Francis
Affiliation:
Institute of Naval Medicine, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hants. P012 2DL.
R. T. Counter
Affiliation:
Royal Naval Hospital Haslar, Gosport, Hants. P012 2AA.
*
Surgeon Lieutenant Commander A. W. Murrison R.N., Institute of Naval Medicine, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hants P012 2DL.
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Abstract

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.

Keywords

BarotraumaMaxillary sinusTrigeminal nerve
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 105 , Issue 3 , March 1991 , pp. 217 - 219
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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