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ArticleIndian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India2025

Navigating Post-Traumatic Facial Nerve Palsy: Insights from a Case Series on Management and Recovery Strategies.

Anupam Vijayamohan, Vijay Gajanan Bidkar, G S Dharanya, Sandeep Dabhekar, Rohit Bhondekar

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Article in Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Anupam VijayamohanDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, AIIMS NAGPUR, Nagpur, Maharashtra India.ORCID 0009-0009-3099-330X
Vijay Gajanan BidkarDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, AIIMS NAGPUR, Nagpur, Maharashtra India.ORCID 0000-0003-1007-7776
G S DharanyaDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, AIIMS NAGPUR, Nagpur, Maharashtra India.ORCID 0000-0002-8332-3395
Sandeep DabhekarDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, AIIMS NAGPUR, Nagpur, Maharashtra India.ORCID 0000-0002-8927-8388
Rohit BhondekarDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, AIIMS NAGPUR, Nagpur, Maharashtra India.ORCID 0009-0005-5983-360X

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Abstract

Traumatic facial nerve injury is the second leading cause of facial paralysis, presenting significant challenges. Understanding these injuries is critical to optimize recovery and functional outcomes. The purpose of this study is to elucidate the clinical management and prognostic outcomes of eight patients diagnosed with post-traumatic facial nerve palsy, exploring both medical and surgical interventions. This case series analyzed the clinical trajectories of eight patients presenting with post-traumatic facial nerve palsy. Comprehensive data on treatment modalities, encompassing both conservative and surgical approaches, were systematically reviewed and correlated with clinical outcomes. Early surgical intervention demonstrated a significant correlation with enhanced functional recovery, whereas medical management showed efficacy in select cases. The findings from this case series underscore the importance of an integrative therapeutic approach, encompassing both medical and surgical strategies, in the management of post-traumatic facial nerve palsy.

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DecompressionFacial nerveHouse brackmann gradingMedical management

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PMID40226267
PMCPMC11985707

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