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Oculomotor nerve palsy after functional endoscopic sinus surgery

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 February 2008

E Chng ,
C-C Yip  and
J C Y Lee
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Abstract

We report an unusual case of partial oculomotor nerve palsy occurring after functional endoscopic sinus surgery, without anatomical disruption of the extra-ocular muscles. The clinical course and possible pathogenic mechanisms are also presented.

Keywords

SinusitisEndoscopyOtorhinolaryngological Surgical ProceduresOculomotor NerveComplications

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Research Article
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 122 , Issue 3 , March 2008 , e9
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Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2008

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