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Chapter 21. Facial Nerve Paralysis
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Which segment of the facial nerve is the narrowest and most susceptible to inflammation?
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Ramsay Hunt syndrome is characterized by the following except
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C. Sensorineural hearing loss
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Which is a common cause of synchronous, bilateral facial paralysis?
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D. Geniculate ganglion hemangioma/vascular malformation
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Treatment of facial paralysis in the setting of acute otitis media should include all of the following except
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C. Conservative mastoidectomy
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Which procedure has the potential to restore a spontaneous smile?
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A. Masseteric (V)-to-facial nerve transfer
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B. Split hypoglossal (XII)-to-facial nerve transfer
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D. Two-stage gracilis free muscle transfer