Abstract
The case of a 21-year-old man who underwent sagittal split setback osteotomy is described. He experienced facial nerve palsy 2 days after his surgery. However, after physical therapy and the administration of vitamins, he regained normal function within 3 months. The literature related to postoperative facial nerve paralysis is briefly reviewed.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Facial Paralysis / drug therapy
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Facial Paralysis / etiology*
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Facial Paralysis / therapy
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Male
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Mandible / surgery*
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Osteotomy / adverse effects*
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Osteotomy / methods
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Physical Therapy Modalities
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Prognathism / surgery*
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Pyridoxine / therapeutic use
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Thiamine / therapeutic use
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Vitamin B 12 / therapeutic use
Substances
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Pyridoxine
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Vitamin B 12
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Thiamine