Facial nerve dehiscence and cholesteatoma: pediatrics vs adults
Objectives: the aim of this paper is to study the incidence of facial canal dehiscence (FCD) in pediatric and non-pediatric patients, analyzing eventual differences in frequency, localization, primary or revision surgery and duration of the disease. Methods: 527 patients suffering from chronic otitis media with acquired cholesteatoma, divided into two groups, those aged 18 years or over (470 patients), and those aged below 18 years (57 patients). Results: Total incidence of FCD in adult population was 25,7% (121/470) and 7% (4/57) in pediatric one.