Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3154854 | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2010 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Most facial nerve palsies that occur after SSRO of the mandible result from neurapraxia or axonotmesis, possibly from nerve compression or traction. Complete recovery can be expected in most cases, and conservative management without surgical exploration is recommended.
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Authors
Bong-Kyoon MD, Raymond C.W. MBBS, FRACS(Plast), Philip K.T. MD, David C.C. MD, Lun-Jou MD, Yu-Ray MD,