title: Facial nerve paralysis complicating bilateral fractures of the mandible: a case report and review of the literature.
abstract: A case report of a unilateral lower motor neurone facial nerve paralysis complicating bilateral fractures of the mandible is described. The injury was the result of a fall. The differential diagnosis is discussed together with the treatment undertaken. The importance of a thorough examination of the cranial nerves following trauma is emphasised. A review of the literature is presented with special reference to the relative merits and indications for the use of cortico-steroids and surgical exploration.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Royal Preston Hospital.
authors.forename: C N
authors.initials: CN
authors.lastname: Brookes
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005155:Facial Nerve Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000293:injuries; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000150:complications*