Results of surgery to the damaged facial nerve.
Neurological surgery of the paralysed face can be rewarding if performed early using appropriate surgical techniques. The results of 32 operations are analyzed. Excellent restoration of facial function is achieved with early surgical intervention but some results are poor. The reasons for failure are analyzed.
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St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney.
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D005154:Facial Nerve / Q000601:surgery; D020220:Facial Nerve Injuries; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013997:Time Factors