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Jovanna Thielker, Habib Bendella, Robert A Gaudin

    Laryngo- Rhino- Otologie
    |June 12, 2018
    PubMed
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    Facial palsy, from Bell's palsy to nerve damage, may require surgery when recovery is unlikely. This review details diagnostic steps and surgical options for facial reanimation, aiming to restore tone, symmetry, and movement.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurosurgery
    • Plastic Surgery
    • Otolaryngology

    Background:

    • Facial palsy has diverse etiologies, including idiopathic (Bell's palsy) and malignant tumors affecting the facial nerve.
    • Surgical intervention is considered when spontaneous recovery is improbable or pharmacological treatments are unavailable.
    • Improving patients' quality of life is a primary objective in managing facial paralysis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To systematically review diagnostic procedures for facial palsy.
    • To outline surgical indications for facial reanimation based on preoperative assessment.
    • To provide an overview of postoperative care and objective assessment tools for evaluating treatment outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic review of diagnostic steps for facial palsy.

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  • Analysis of indications for surgical reanimation of facial nerve function.
  • Compilation of data on postoperative adjuvant measures and assessment tools.

    • Main Results:

    • Detailed preoperative assessment guides individualized therapeutic concepts for facial reanimation.
    • Surgical options are tailored to restore facial tone, symmetry, and movement.
    • Postoperative measures and objective assessment tools aid in evaluating functional recovery.

    Conclusions:

    • Individualized surgical strategies, informed by thorough diagnostics, are crucial for successful facial reanimation.
    • Restoring facial function significantly impacts patient quality of life.
    • Objective assessment tools are vital for validating the efficacy of surgical interventions.