title: Alternative to tarsorrhaphy in peripheral facial nerve palsy with expectation of functional recovery. Technical note.
abstract: A simple technique is described for protecting the cornea in patients with peripheral facial nerve palsy while waiting for recovery of nerve function. The application of an adhesive strip to the superior eyelid permits opening and closing of the eye, and provides good protection of the cornea.
mesh_terms: D000269:Adhesives; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D005143:Eyelids; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000269:Adhesives