Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Objective scaling of facial nerve function based on area analysis (OSCAR)

V Meier-Gallati1, H Scriba, U Fisch

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland.

Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
|April 29, 1998
PubMed
Summary

A new method objectively measures facial nerve function using luminance variations from facial expressions. This continuous, reproducible, and simple technique enhances the assessment of facial motion.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Endovascular therapy outcome in isolated posterior cerebral artery occlusion strokes: A multicenter analysis of the Swiss Stroke Registry.

European stroke journal·2023
Same author

An update on the surgical treatment of temporal bone paraganglioma.

Skull base surgery·2006
Same author

In vitro assessment of incipient approximal carious lesions using computer-assisted densitometric image analysis.

Journal of dentistry·2003
Same author

Analysis of formulation and food effect on the absorption of metoclopramide.

International journal of clinical pharmacology and therapeutics·2002
Same author

Malleostapedotomy in revision surgery for otosclerosis.

Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology·2001
Same author

Clinical experience with the Vibrant Soundbridge implant device.

Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology·2001

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Medical Imaging
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Facial nerve dysfunction impacts quality of life.
  • Objective assessment of facial nerve function is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
  • Current methods may lack objectivity or reproducibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an objective method for scaling facial nerve function.
  • To utilize luminance variations from facial expressions for quantitative analysis.
  • To introduce the Objective Scaling of Facial nerve function based on area analysis (OSCAR) method.

Main Methods:

  • Developed the OSCAR method analyzing luminance variations.
  • Employed area analysis of facial expression-induced luminance changes.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Focused on the continuous, objective, and reproducible nature of the scaling.

    • Main Results:

    • The OSCAR method provides an objective scale for facial nerve function.
    • The technique is continuous, allowing for precise tracking of function.
    • Demonstrated speed and simplicity in application.

    Conclusions:

    • OSCAR offers a novel, objective, and reproducible approach to facial nerve function assessment.
    • The method's simplicity and speed facilitate clinical application.
    • This technique holds potential for improved diagnosis and management of facial nerve disorders.