stroke, damage to the brain stem, infection, leakage of spinal fluid and damage to the cranial nerves. Hearing loss and/or tinnitis often result from the surgery
Most people experience fatigue and head discomfort following the surgery. Problems with balance and head and neck stiffness are also common. The mortality rate of this type of surgery is less than 2%
The question which is often asked is: What is the difference between an "oral surgeon" and an "oral and maxillofacial surgeon"? The quick answer is that there really isn't a difference, oral surgeon...