Transient facial nerve paralysis after mandibular sagittal osteotomy

Facial nerve injuries are rare complications after orthognathic surgery. A literature review shows that such damages can develop with various mechanisms and are usually transient. Two cases of delayed facial paralysis after mandibular osteotomy with spontaneous recovery are reported.

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of craniofacial surgery 2005-11, Vol.16 (6), p.1110-1115
Hauptverfasser:	Sammartino, Gilberto, Califano, Luigi, Grassi, Roberto, Liccardo, Francesca, Marenzi, Gaetano, Grivetto, Fabrizio, Palmeri, Angela, Berrone, Mattia, Mortellaro, Carhen
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Dentistry Facial Asymmetry - surgery Facial Nerve Injuries - etiology Facial Paralysis - etiology Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Mandible - surgery Maxilla - abnormalities Maxilla - surgery Osteotomy - adverse effects Osteotomy - methods Osteotomy, Le Fort Prognathism - surgery Recovery of Function - physiology
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Zusammenfassung:	Facial nerve injuries are rare complications after orthognathic surgery. A literature review shows that such damages can develop with various mechanisms and are usually transient. Two cases of delayed facial paralysis after mandibular osteotomy with spontaneous recovery are reported.
ISSN:	1049-2275
DOI:	10.1097/01.SCS.0000157307.62290.41