Histopathological study of the inner ear in neonate infections

26 temporal bones from patients with neonatal infections [viraemia osepticaemia] were examined. In cases with viraemia, a primary affection of the Stria Vascularis from settlement of the virus was found, Consequent alteration in the endolymph with affection of the organ of Corti and ganglion cells occurred. In cases with septicaemia there was a primary affection in the spiral ganglion cells with normal organ of Corti proving a spread from a CNS affection via the internal auditory meatus and cochlear duct

Hypoglossal facial anastomosis

Hypoglossal-facial anastomosis is one of the most reliable techniques used for facial reanimation, if direct end to end anastomosis or grafting are not possible. Nine patients underwent a hypoglossal facial anastomosis for irreversible facial nerve damage. This paper deals with the indications, surgical technique, and the results of this procedure