Title: Facial canal dehiscence in cholesteatoma and co-existing surgical findings: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract: Background: Dehiscence of the facial canal is an important consideration in cholesteatoma surgery. This study aims to determine the prevalence of intra-operative finding of facial canal dehiscence (FCD) in patients with cholesteatoma who underwent middle ear surgery, and to investigate surgical findings that are associated with FCD.