The Facial Nerve

A contemporary text on facial nerve diseases "

The Facial Nerve is a concise yet comprehensive guide to the pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of facial nerve disorders. Addressing important facial nerve problems such as congenital disorders and Bell's palsy, this text provides physicians with the most up-to-date medical and surgical treatment recommendations.

Key Features:

• Pairs clinical practice guidelines with relevant research on the chapter topic
• Includes a discussion of rehabilitation for patients with permanent facial paralysis
• Contains full-color, high-quality illustrations and photographs throughout

• Written by premier authorities on the management of facial nerve diseases
  This book succinctly covers the essential aspects of facial nerve management and is a must-have reference for otolaryngologists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, facial plastic surgeons, ophthalmologists, and physical therapists caring for patients with facial nerve disorders.

Résumé

A contemporary text on facial nerve diseases "

The Facial Nerve is a concise yet comprehensive guide to the pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of facial nerve disorders. Addressing important facial nerve problems such as congenital disorders and Bell's palsy, this text provides physicians with the most up-to-date medical and surgical treatment recommendations.

Key Features:

• Pairs clinical practice guidelines with relevant research on the chapter topic
• Includes a discussion of rehabilitation for patients with permanent facial paralysis
• Contains full-color, high-quality illustrations and photographs throughout
• Written by premier authorities on the management of facial nerve diseases This book succinctly covers the essential aspects of facial nerve management and is a must-have reference for otolaryngologists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, facial plastic surgeons, ophthalmologists, and physical therapists caring for patients with facial nerve disorders.

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<p><strong>Section I. Overview of the Facial Nerve</strong><br>Chapter 1. Anatomy of the Facial Nerve and Associated Structures<br>Chapter 2. Physiology of the Facial Nerve<br>Chapter 3. Histopathology of Facial Nerve Disorders<br><strong>Section II. Examination of the Facial Nerve</strong><br>Chapter 4. Facial Nerve Paralysis Examination<br>Chapter 5. Measurement of Facial Nerve Function<br>Chapter 6. Imaging of the Facial Nerve<br><strong>Section III. Diseases of the Facial Nerve</strong><br>Chapter 7. Differential Diagnosis of Acute Facial Paralysis<br>Chapter 8. Congenital Facial Weakness<br>Chapter 9. Bell Palsy and Ramsay Hunt Syndrome<br>Chapter 10. Medical Treatment of Bell Palsy<br>Chapter 11. Surgical Treatment of Bell Palsy<br>Chapter 12. Traumatic Facial Nerve Management<br>Chapter 13. Facial Weakness as a Complication of Otologic Diseases<br>Chapter 14. Facial Nerve Tumors<br>Chapter 15. Extratemporal Causes of Facial Paralysis<br>Chapter 16. Central Causes of Facial Paralysis<br>Chapter 17. Hemifacial Spasm<br><strong>Section IV. Selected Topics</strong><br>Chapter 18. Facial Nerve Monitoring<br>Chapter 19. Acute Management of the Effects of Facial Paralysis<br>Chapter 20. Acoustic Neuromas and Facial Paralysis<br><strong>Section V. Rehabilitation of Permanent Facial Nerve Paralysis</strong><br>Chapter 21. Surgical Management of the Eye<br>Chapter 22. Rehabilitation with the Enhanced Palpebral Spring<br>Chapter 23. Facial Nerve Repair<br>Chapter 24. Lower Facial Reanimation<br>Chapter 25. Neuromuscular Retraining: Nonsurgical Therapy for Facial Palsy<br>Chapter 26. Synkinesis and Hyperkinesis</p>