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Paediatric facial paralysis: An overview and insights into management

Mohammad Malik1, Jonathan J Cubitt1

  • 1The Welsh Centre of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, United Kingdom.

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
|May 13, 2021
PubMed

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Paediatric facial paralysis, affecting children

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Otolaryngology
  • Facial Surgery

Background:

  • Facial paralysis involves the inability to control facial expression muscles.
  • Incidence rates vary by age: 2.7/100,000 for under 10s and 10.1/100,000 for over 10s annually.
  • Causes are diverse, influencing prognosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To offer a comprehensive overview of pediatric facial paralysis.
  • To cover etiology, epidemiology, diagnostic approaches, and treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on pediatric facial paralysis.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data, diagnostic workups, and therapeutic interventions.

Main Results:

  • Corticosteroids and facial therapy are primary treatments.
  • Surgical intervention is considered for persistent cases to enhance symmetry, protect eyesight, and restore movement.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of pediatric facial paralysis requires understanding its varied causes.
  • Treatment plans, including medical and surgical options, should be individualized to optimize outcomes.

Keywords:
congenitalfacial palsyfacial reanimation

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