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Recurrent Alternobaric Facial Paralysis Resulting from Scuba Diving
Author(s) -
Becker Gary D.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.1983.93.5.596
Subject(s) - scuba diving , facial paralysis , paralysis , medicine , surgery , geology , oceanography
Only one detailed case of alternobaric (referring to alternating pressure changes) facial paralysis resulting from scuba diving has been reported in the world literature. This article describes the dive profile and clinical course of a commercial diver who developed facial paralysis after scuba diving on three different occasions. Probable pathophysiologies, identification of the diver at risk, treatment, and prophylactic measures are reviewed. Additional cases from the literature due to scuba diving and flying are cited.