title: Facial paralysis.
abstract: This discussion of facial paralysis as it relates to otology and neuro-otology is a mere primer of all that is known about this complex topic. It is hoped that this discussion has provided the reader with a foundation for evaluating and initiating management for the more common facial nerve disorders. It is further hoped that this less-than-exhaustive discussion will stimulate the reader to continue to study the anatomy and pathology of the facial nerve.
authors.affiliation: Ear and Hearing Specialists, Inc., 3023 North Ballas Road, #675, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Louis, MO 63131, USA.
authors.forename: James E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Benecke
mesh_terms: D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease