ABSTRACT
Introduction 1027
History of surgery for facial palsy 1027
Functions of the facial nerve 1028
Facial nerve anatomy 1028
The pathophysiology of facial palsy 1030
History and physical examination 1031
Investigations for facial palsy 1033
The treatment of facial palsy 1034
Chronic facial palsy 1036
Follow-up care and rehabilitation 1041
Complications 1041
Outcome and prognosis 1041
Summary 1041
Key evidence 1042
Key learning points 1042
References 1042
What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but, scattered along life’s pathway, the good they do is inconceivable.
