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Necrosis of the incus by the chorda tympani nerve

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Carl Watson
Carl Watson
Affiliation:
Leeds
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Abstract

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Ossicular necrosis is often associated with chronic adhesive otitis media. An unusual abnormality discovered in an incus removed during tympanoplasty is reported. The long process appears to have been grooved by pressure from the chorda tympani. An alternative theory to explain the vulnerability of the long process of the incus is suggested.

Keywords

IncusChorda tympanic nerve
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 106 , Issue 3 , March 1992 , pp. 252 - 253
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1992

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