Main description:

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.

Contents:

Section I. Overview of the Facial Nerve

Chapter 1. Anatomy of the Facial Nerve and Associated Structures

Chapter 2. Physiology of the Facial Nerve

Chapter 3. Histopathology of Facial Nerve Disorders

Section II. Examination of the Facial Nerve

Chapter 4. Facial Nerve Paralysis Examination

Chapter 5. Measurement of Facial Nerve Function

Chapter 6. Imaging of the Facial Nerve

Section III. Diseases of the Facial Nerve

Chapter 7. Differential Diagnosis of Acute Facial Paralysis

Chapter 8. Congenital Facial Weakness

Chapter 9. Bell Palsy and Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

Chapter 10. Medical Treatment of Bell Palsy

Chapter 11. Surgical Treatment of Bell Palsy

Chapter 12. Traumatic Facial Nerve Management

Chapter 13. Facial Weakness as a Complication of Otologic Diseases

Chapter 14. Facial Nerve Tumors

Chapter 15. Extratemporal Causes of Facial Paralysis

Chapter 16. Central Causes of Facial Paralysis

Chapter 17. Hemifacial Spasm

Section IV. Selected Topics

Chapter 18. Facial Nerve Monitoring

Chapter 19. Acute Management of the Effects of Facial Paralysis

Chapter 20. Acoustic Neuromas and Facial Paralysis

Section V. Rehabilitation of Permanent Facial Nerve Paralysis

Chapter 21. Surgical Management of the Eye

Chapter 22. Rehabilitation with the Enhanced Palpebral Spring

Chapter 23. Facial Nerve Repair

Chapter 24. Lower Facial Reanimation

Chapter 25. Neuromuscular Retraining: Nonsurgical Therapy for Facial Palsy

Chapter 26. Synkinesis and Hyperkinesis