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Causes of removal of the gold weight implants.
| Cause of removal | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| 7–12 Anastomosis | 13 | 34.2 |
| Extrusion | 10 | 26.3 |
| Spontaneous gain of function | 4 | 10.5 |
| Decompression of facial nerve | 4 | 10.5 |
| Facial nerve repair with cable graft | 3 | 7.9 |
| Migration | 2 | 5.3 |
| Infection | 2 | 5.3 |
| TOTAL | 38 | 100 |
