3 rezultatet
Recurrent facial paralysis is an infrequent problem for the otolaryngologist. This paralysis may be associated with the Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome, a triad of recurrent facial paralysis, relapsing facial edema, and associated fissured tongue. Most patients do not have the accompanying stigmata of
A retrospective review of 29 cases of intratemporal facial nerve injuries included 18 temporal bone fractures, 7 gunshot wounds, and 4 iatrogenic complications. Surgical exploration confirmed involvement of the fallopian canal in the perigeniculate region in 14 longitudinal and 3 transverse or mixed
Facial nerve disorders may be of sudden onset and more often of unknown etiology. Edema of the facial nerve within the fallopian canal results in Bell's palsy. This causes compression of the nerve and affects the microcirculation. Many authors have suggested treatment for facial nerve paralysis