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A series of 13 cases is presented in which the facial nerve was decompressed.
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There were 7 cases of Bell’s palsy, 4 cases associated with head injury, and 2 cases of facial hemispasm.
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The value and limitations of the procedure are outlined. Acknowledgments are due to Prof. A. A. McConnell and Mr. J. P. Lanigan, who kindly referred their patients for operation.
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From the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital and St.Laurcnce’s Hospital, Dublin.
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Curtin, J.M. Facial nerve decompression in Bell’s palsy, facial myoclonus and head injuries. Ir J Med Sci 32, 201–207 (1957). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02952327
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