Abstract Facial nerve (FN) palsy represents the most frequent complication of VS surgery, therefore all of the professionals involved in the treatment of VS should be aware of its implications and treatment. Several treatments have been described for the management of facial nerve paralysis. The choice of the repair technique depends on various factors, including the type and site of lesion, the time elapsed from the injurious event, the patient’s expectations and the rehabilitation. Post-operative facial nerve paralysis can be treated with static and dynamic techniques. Static techniques are based on the passive correction of muscle deficits without restoring their movement, while dynamic techniques aim to restore the active function of the affected mimic muscles, through the restoration of the muscular innervation or their replacement with free or pedunculated muscle flaps
FACIAL NERVE RESTORATION AFTER VESTIBULAR SCHWANNOMA SURGERY
Taliente S.;Maruccia M.;Elia R.;Giudice G.;Quaranta N.
2020-01-01
Abstract
Abstract Facial nerve (FN) palsy represents the most frequent complication of VS surgery, therefore all of the professionals involved in the treatment of VS should be aware of its implications and treatment. Several treatments have been described for the management of facial nerve paralysis. The choice of the repair technique depends on various factors, including the type and site of lesion, the time elapsed from the injurious event, the patient’s expectations and the rehabilitation. Post-operative facial nerve paralysis can be treated with static and dynamic techniques. Static techniques are based on the passive correction of muscle deficits without restoring their movement, while dynamic techniques aim to restore the active function of the affected mimic muscles, through the restoration of the muscular innervation or their replacement with free or pedunculated muscle flapsI documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
