Temporal Bone Trauma

Temporal bone trauma represents a potentially underrecognized condition during head injuries and remains an important consideration during the evaluation of these patients. The temporal bone contains many critical neurovascular structures in addition to the primary organs of the auditory and vestibular systems that may be violated during these injuries. Despite the lack of consensus guidelines on the management of these injuries, this review highlights the current literature regarding the diagnosis and management of temporal bone trauma and its potential complications.

Source: Otolaryngologic clinics of North America - June 28, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: James Dixon Johns, Corinne Pittman, Selena E. Briggs Source Type: research