Brief Commentary on Gidley et al: “Contemporary Opinions on Intraoperative Facial Nerve Monitoring”

Jennifer Maw; Paul W. Gidley

doi:10.1177/0194599818791800

Brief Commentary on Gidley et al: “Contemporary Opinions on Intraoperative Facial Nerve Monitoring”

Jennifer Maw, Paul W. Gidley

Head & Neck Surgery

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Abstract

Intraoperative facial nerve monitoring (IOFNM) has evolved from requiring sophisticated electromyography equipment to a self-contained monitor with an auditory signal. Subspecialty ear surgeons currently use IOFNM in most otologic and temporal bone procedures as it improves facial nerve outcomes. Our competency and near-universal adoption of IOFNM notwithstanding, otolaryngologists are rarely reimbursed for this procedure. Subspecialists value this technology as medically necessary and should importune fair reimbursement for their expertise in this procedure that is so vital to patient safety.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	601-602
Number of pages	2
Journal	Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (United States)
Volume	159
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0194599818791800
State	Published - Oct 1 2018

Keywords

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

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology

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