Electrophysiologic Evaluation of the Facial Nerve and Blink Reflex Pathways in Asymptomatic Cochlear Implant Users

Conclusion
During functioning of the CI system, excitability of the facial circuit may increase either through the facial motor nucleus or through removal of the inhibitory effect of the descending pathway.

Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - October 31, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Edizer, D. T., Adatepe, T., Uzun, N., Yigit, O., Gunduz, A., Yildiz, M., Celebi, O. O. Tags: Otology and Neurotology Source Type: research