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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Published inThe Journal of craniofacial surgery Vol. 16; no. 6; p. 1110
Main Authors Sammartino, Gilberto, Califano, Luigi, Grassi, Roberto, Liccardo, Francesca, Marenzi, Gaetano, Grivetto, Fabrizio, Palmeri, Angela, Berrone, Mattia, Mortellaro, Carhen
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.11.2005
Subjects
Adult
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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Summary: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