《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2018, Vol. 24 ›› Issue (10): 1169-1171.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2018.10.010

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Advance in Facial Nerve Decompression for Facial Palsy Resulting from Zygomatic Fractures (review)

ZHUANG Yuan, LI De-zhi   

  1. 1. Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Beijing 100050, China;
    2. Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China
  • Received:2018-03-27 Published:2018-10-25 Online:2018-10-30
  • Contact: LI De-zhi. E-mail: 17600346398@163.com
  • Supported by:
    National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 81471239)

Abstract: The facial nerve is the longest nerve shaped the bone tube, which has many turnings and narrow path. About 7% to 10% of patients with temporal bone fracture have facial paralysis. Most of the patients showed loss of frontal lines, inability to close eyes, and deflection of the teeth. Facial nerve decompression has been an effective way to relieve the symptoms and restore facial nerve functions. However, the issue of surgical indications, timing of surgery, and scope of decompression still need further research.

Key words: peripheral facial palsy, trauma, temporal bone fracture, facial nerve decompression, review

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