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Facial nerve injuries and its treatment
Z Mirković1, N Jović, S Stosić
1Military Medical Academy, Clinic for Maxillofacial Surgery, Belgrade.
Vojnosanitetski Pregled
|July 1, 1997
Summary
Facial nerve injuries were treated using nerve grafts in 24 patients between 1991 and 1996. This surgical approach for traumatic facial nerve interruptions yielded satisfactory outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Maxillofacial Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Traumatology
Background:
- Traumatic injuries can interrupt facial nerve conductivity.
- Facial nerve injuries present reconstructive challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of nerve grafting for traumatic facial nerve conductivity interruption.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 24 patients treated between 1991-1996.
- Surgical reconstruction using nerve grafts after topographic orientation of the injury site.
- Assessment of outcomes following nerve reconstruction.
Main Results:
- All 24 patients underwent successful nerve graft reconstruction.
- Satisfactory functional and aesthetic results were achieved post-operatively.
Conclusions:
- Nerve grafting is an effective method for reconstructing traumatic facial nerve interruptions.
- Early surgical intervention and precise localization of injury are crucial for successful outcomes.