Transient facial nerve paralysis after mandibular sagittal osteotomy

J Craniofac Surg. 2005 Nov;16(6):1110-5. doi: 10.1097/01.scs.0000157307.62290.41.

Abstract

Facial nerve injuries are rare complications after orthognathic surgery. A literature review shows that such damages can develop with various mechanisms and are usually transient. Two cases of delayed facial paralysis after mandibular osteotomy with spontaneous recovery are reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Facial Asymmetry / surgery
  • Facial Nerve Injuries / etiology*
  • Facial Paralysis / etiology*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Mandible / surgery*
  • Maxilla / abnormalities
  • Maxilla / surgery
  • Osteotomy / adverse effects*
  • Osteotomy / methods
  • Osteotomy, Le Fort
  • Prognathism / surgery
  • Recovery of Function / physiology