Journal Reviews

Righting the paralysed lip

1 December 2015 | | Facial Plastic Surgery | Facial nerve, Lower lip paralysis, Marginal branch, Surgical repair

Many surgical procedures that otolaryngologists perform put the facial nerve at risk of injury, a complication that the surgeon and patient fear alike. Unfortunately, injuries to the nerve can and do happen despite adequate precautions, and facial paralysis may be...

Facial nerve injuries in fixing mandibular condylar fractures

13 August 2015 | | Maxillofacial Surgery | Condyle fracture, Facial nerve injuries, Miniplate fixation, Morbidity, Open reduction, Retromandibular transparotid approach

The commonest fracture of the mandible is reported in the region of the condyle. Untreated this can lead to shortening of the ramus, facial asymmetry, arthrosis of the temporomandibular joint, impaired mastication and speech. The standard treatment is open reduction...