The Facial Nerve

ISBN-13: 9781604060508 / Angielski / Twarda / 2014 / 236 str.

William H. Slattery

Opis

This text will be an essential
reference to those interested in aspects of the facial nerve. The strength of
the authors and the quality of the illustrations should make this one of the
leading books on the topic for years to come. -- Doody's Enterprises,
Inc .


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
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Spis treści

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