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Results of surgery to the damaged facial nerve

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

P. A. Fagan  and
K. K. Loh
P. A. Fagan*
Affiliation:
Consultant Otologist, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney
K. K. Loh
Affiliation:
ENT Specialist, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore. 0316.
*
Dr P. A. Fagan, 352 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst 2010, Australia.
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Abstract

Neurological surgery of the paralysed face can be rewarding if performed early using appropriate surgical techniques. The results of 32 operations are analyzed. Excellent restoration of facial function is achieved with early surgical intervention but some results are poor. The reasons for failure are analyzed.

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 103 , Issue 6 , June 1989 , pp. 567 - 571
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Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1989

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