Surgical Management of Traumatic Facial Paralysis: A Case Review Study

ObjectiveTo evaluate efficacy of surgical treatment in traumatic facial paralysis.MethodsThirty–three cases were reviewed, including temporal bone fracture and iatrogenic facial nerve injury. All the patients were treated with various surgical methods according to their pathogeny.ResultsThe mean percentage facial function improvement (House–Brackmann Grade I – II) was 86% in temporal bone fracture and function was improved after proper operation to iatrogenic facial nerve injury.ConclusionsPatients with traumatic facial paralysis receive proved outcomes itreaed with proper surgical methods according to their particular condition of nerve injury.