Method of eyelid closure in facial nerve paralysis

Zlotnik, Ephraim I.; Smeyanovich, Arnold F.; Tyappo, Eugene P.

doi:10.3171/jns.1982.57.5.0722

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“…Other options include air injection into eyelids and injecting botulinum toxin into the upper lid. The action of the air lasts for a few days, while botulinum toxin persists for about 1.5 months [32,33]. A temporary correction of lower lid ectropion may be achieved by ap-plying 'Steri-Strip' plasters to it [34].…”

Section: Prophylaxis and Treatment Of Ophthalmic Complications Of Facmentioning

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Facial nerve damage following surgery for cerebellopontine angle tumours. Prevention and comprehensive treatment

Kunert

Smolarek

Marchel

2011

Neurologia i Neurochirurgia Polska

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Facial nerve (CN VII) palsy or even its transient paresis causes physical disability but is also a psychosocial problem. Immediately after vestibular schwannoma removal, different degrees of CN VII paresis occur in 20-70% of patients. Facial nerve paresis is observed in 10-40% after surgery of cerebellopontine angle meningiomas. Postoperative facial nerve weakness significantly reduces or completely withdraws with time in the majority of cases. However, even if prognosis for CN VII regeneration is good, proper management is needed because of the potential for serious ophthalmic complications. In this paper, the authors raise the issue of perioperative prophylaxis and comprehensive treatment of postoperative paresis of CN VII. Prophylaxis and treatment of ophthalmic complications are discussed. Current trends in the treatment of intraoperative loss of facial nerve continuity, management of facial paresis with good prognosis and dealing with facial palsy with no spontaneous recovery are also described in the paper.

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Section: Prophylaxis and Treatment Of Ophthalmic Complications Of Facmentioning

confidence: 99%

Facial nerve damage following surgery for cerebellopontine angle tumours. Prevention and comprehensive treatment

Kunert

Smolarek

Marchel

2011

Neurologia i Neurochirurgia Polska

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Method of eyelid closure in facial nerve paralysis

Abstract: ✓ The authors present a method of temporary eyelid closure consisting of air inflation of the subcutaneous connective tissue. This method is effective for prevention and treatment of conjunctival inflammation due to facial paralysis developing after total removal of acoustic neurinomas.

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Facial nerve damage following surgery for cerebellopontine angle tumours. Prevention and comprehensive treatment

Facial nerve damage following surgery for cerebellopontine angle tumours. Prevention and comprehensive treatment

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