Postoperative Delayed Facial Nerve Palsy: A Surgeon's Nightmare

Gulistan Bano1, Sumeet Angral2, Ksbs Krishna Sasanka1

  • 1Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Deoghar, Deoghar, IND.

Cureus
|May 22, 2024
PubMed
Summary

Delayed facial nerve palsy (DFNP) after surgery can resolve with conservative management. This case highlights the importance of patient counseling and patience for full recovery from facial nerve paralysis.