Contemporary Opinions on Intraoperative Facial Nerve Monitoring:

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Paul W.Gidley¹ 

关键词: acoustic neuroma;    aural atresia;    chronic ear surgery;    cochlear implantation;    facial nerve monitor;    facial nerve stimulator;    mastoidectomy;    otolaryngology resident education;    reimbursement;    skull base surgery;    stapedectomy;    Surveymonkey.com;    tympanoplasty;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2473974X18791803

学科分类：外科医学

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

ObjectiveTo examine the current trend in intraoperative facial nerve monitoring (IOFNM) training, performance, and reimbursement by subspecialists.Study DesignCross-sectional survey of the American Neurotology Society, American Otological Society, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, and program directors of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery programs accredited by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education.SettingAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Intraoperative Nerve Monitoring Task Force.Subjects and MethodsThe task force developed 2 surveys, which were implemented through Surveymonkey.com: (1) a 10-question survey sent to 1506 members of the societies listed to determine IOFNM practice and reimbursement patterns and (2) a 10-question survey sent to the 107 accredited US otolaryngology residency program directors to examine the state of resident training on facial nerve monitoring.ResultsResponse rates were 18% for practicing physicians and 15% for residenc...

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