How is Facial Nerve Decompression Performed? Facial nerve decompression surgery is performed using the transmastoid approach, middle fossa (transtemporal) approach or the translabyrinthine approach.

Facial nerve palsy arises due to damage to the seventh cranial nerve. This damage may be due to injury, inflammation, infection, trauma or tumors. The resulting clinical presentation is drooping of ...

1. Which doctor should I consult for facial nerve compression? A facial surgeon should be consulted for facial nerve compression. 2. What causes facial nerve compression? Facial nerve compression is ...

Facial palsy or paralysis arises as a result of injury to the seventh cranial nerve, which is called the facial nerve. This nerve has its origins in the pons and winds its way through the skull, ...