Facial nerve palsy following combined maxillary and mandibular osteotomy. A case report

Facial nerve palsy following combined maxillary and mandibular osteotomy. A case report

A temporary facial nerve palsy is described in a female patient who underwent bimaxillary surgery for the correction of an anterior open bite associated with mandibular prognathism. A possible mechanism pertinent to this distressing complication is discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery 1990-07, Vol.18 (5), p.192-194
Hauptverfasser: Stajcić, Z, Roncević, R
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Dentistry
Facial Nerve Injuries
Facial Paralysis - etiology
Female
Humans
Malocclusion - surgery
Mandible - surgery
Maxilla - surgery
Osteotomy - adverse effects
Osteotomy - methods
Prognathism - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:A temporary facial nerve palsy is described in a female patient who underwent bimaxillary surgery for the correction of an anterior open bite associated with mandibular prognathism. A possible mechanism pertinent to this distressing complication is discussed.
ISSN:1010-5182
DOI:10.1016/S1010-5182(05)80409-3