Management of facial nerve paralysis in noncholesteatomatous chronic otitis media.

Objective: The objective of this study was to analyse the clinical presentations, treatment course, and outcomes for patients treated for chronic otitis media associated with facial paralysis in noncholesteatomatous ears.

Methodology: The present study looked at 13 patients (10 men, 3 women; ranging in age from 15 to 59 years) treated for facial paralysis due to chronic otitis media without cholesteatoma.

Results: Six patients had dehiscence of the fallopian canal whereas the bony canal was intact in the remaining patients.