The Facial Nerve is a concise yet comprehensive guide tothe pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of facial nerve disorders. Addressingimportant facial nerve problems such as congenital disorders and Bell's palsythis text provides physicians with the most up-to-date medical and surgicaltreatment recommendations.Key Features:Pairs clinical practiceguidelines with relevant research on the chapter topic Includes adiscussion of rehabilitation for patients with permanent facialparalysisContains full-color, high-quality illustrations andphotographs throughoutWritten by premier authorities on themanagement of facial nerve diseasesThis book succinctly covers the essentialaspects of facial nerve management and is a must-have reference forotolaryngologists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, facial plastic surgeonsophthalmologists, and physical therapists caring for patients with facial nervedisorders.

Section I. Overview of the Facial NerveChapter 1. Anatomy of the Facial Nerve and Associated StructuresChapter 2. Physiology of the Facial NerveChapter 3. Histopathology of Facial Nerve DisordersSection II. Examination of the Facial NerveChapter 4. Facial Nerve Paralysis ExaminationChapter 5. Measurement of Facial Nerve FunctionChapter 6. Imaging of the Facial NerveSection III. Diseases of the Facial NerveChapter 7. Differential Diagnosis of Acute Facial ParalysisChapter 8. Congenital Facial WeaknessChapter 9. Bell Palsy and Ramsay Hunt SyndromeChapter 10. Medical Treatment of Bell PalsyChapter 11. Surgical Treatment of Bell PalsyChapter 12. Traumatic Facial Nerve ManagementChapter 13. Facial Weakness as a Complication of Otologic DiseasesChapter 14. Facial Nerve TumorsChapter 15. Extratemporal Causes of Facial ParalysisChapter 16. Central Causes of Facial ParalysisChapter 17. Hemifacial SpasmSection IV. Selected TopicsChapter 18. Facial Nerve MonitoringChapter 19. Acute Management of the Effects of Facial ParalysisChapter 20. Acoustic Neuromas and Facial ParalysisSection V. Rehabilitation of Permanent Facial Nerve ParalysisChapter 21. Surgical Management of the EyeChapter 22. Rehabilitation with the Enhanced Palpebral SpringChapter 23. Facial Nerve RepairChapter 24. Lower Facial ReanimationChapter 25. Neuromuscular Retraining: Nonsurgical Therapy for Facial PalsyChapter 26. Synkinesis and Hyperkinesis