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A key text for the management of facial nerve disorders and diseases

This authoritative and up-to-date reference is a complete guide to the basic science,

diagnosis, testing, and treatment of facial nerve disorders and diseases. An international

team of renowned experts, put together and headed by the book´s two specialist editors,

provide in-depth discussion of facial nerve topography and physiology, as well as the

broad spectrum of infectious, inflammatory, acute, chronic, benign, and malignant diseases

related to facial nerve dysfunction. The book is filled with practical evidence-based

information, guidelines, and algorithms presented in uniformly structured chapters,

allowing readers to quickly pinpoint key details for treating a specific disease or disorder.

Special Features:

- Pertinent topics including facial nerve trauma, Lyme disease, postoperative facial nerve

palsy, face transplant, adjuvant treatment with botulinum toxin and fillers, facial dystonia

and facial spasms, and the psychological and medicolegal aspects of facial nerve care are

covered

- Step-by-step descriptions provided for facial nerve repair and reconstruction, static and

dynamic reanimation techniques for adults and children, evaluation and treatment of

paralytic eyelids, and more

- A wealth of clinically relevant information, including tips and tricks, and pitfalls to avoid

in everyday practice

- More than 260 images and 16 videos (accessed through the Thieme MediaCenter) help

visualizing and comprehending the content

- Extensive reference lists at the end of each chapter offer an overview of scientific work on

the topic

With current perspectives from leading experts, valuable clinical tools and advice, and

coherently organized chapters, Facial Nerve Disorders and Diseases: Diagnosis and

Management is a single-volume source for the state-of-the-art in facial nerve care.

Specialists and residents in otorhinolaryngology, maxillofacial surgery, plastic surgery,

neurosurgery, neurology, and rehabilitation medicine will refer to the book time and again

in their treatment of patients with facial nerve dysfunction.

Orlando Guntinas-Lichius, MD, is Professor and Chairman, Department of Otorhinolaryngology

and Facial Nerve Center, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany.

Barry M. Schaitkin, MD, is Professor, Facial Nerve Center, Department of Otolaryngology,

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

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