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Facial nerve imaging.

P A Leslie·S J Zinreich
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A review of past, present, and potential future imaging of the facial nerve outlines the general technologic advances in radiology. The newer modalities provide more information than before; however, with more sophisticated technology, efficient use should be emphasized. A coordinated approach between the otolaryngologist and the radiologist is needed first to localize the most likely segment and then to perform a tailored radiographic study specifically for that segment. In this way, it is hoped that we can avoid unnecessary studies and achieve earlier diagnoses.

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P A Leslie, S J Zinreich. 1991. Facial nerve imaging.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1762777/

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