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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Iatrogenic traumatic facial nerve palsy is most commonly caused during -
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The correct answer is  “All ear operations run the risk of facial nerve damage, particularly if the nerve is exposed. In particular a mastoidectomy has a high risk because a sharp cutting rotating burr is used in close proximity to the nerve.”
Other Operations where Facial Nerve may be Damaged
– Stapedectomy
– Removal of acoustic neuroma