Aim A case of Eustachian tube dysfunction following percutaneous balloon compression (PBC) of the trigeminal ganglion led us to investigate aural complications of PBC and similar procedures. We aimed to clarify both the physiological effects of compression of the trigeminal ganglion on aural function and the possibility of puncture of the Eustachian tube during placement of the needle.
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