[The high-resolution CT scan of facial nerve injury following temporal bone fracture].

OBJECTIVE

To discuss the applied value of the high resolution CT scan in the facial nerve injury induced by the temporal bone fracture.

METHOD: Thin slice temporal bone CT scans were conducted in 28 cases of facial nerve injuries following head trauma and operations were performed according to temporal bone CT scan and clinical manifestation.

RESULT: 6 cases recovered nearly to normal; 18 cases partially recovered and 4 cases were without any change.

CONCLUSION

The high resolution CT scan can show the fracture line's location and trend. It is of help to decide the injury site as well as other related injuries and to choose an appropriate surgical approach.