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H Ardhaoui1, S Halily1, R Abada1
1Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Casablanca University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
|August 18, 2020
Summary
Traumatic bilateral facial palsy, though rare, requires prompt management. This case highlights surgical and conservative treatment outcomes, with eye closure achieved after 10 months, emphasizing the need for patient expectation management regarding nerve function recovery.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Neurosurgery
- Traumatology
Background:
- Bilateral simultaneous facial palsy is a rare condition.
- Traumatic etiology of this palsy is exceptionally uncommon.
- Significant long-term sequelae necessitate efficient and timely intervention.
