A key text for the management of facial nerve disorders and diseasesThis 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 internationalteam 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 thebroad spectrum of infectious inflammatory acute
chronic benign and malignant diseasesrelated to facial nerve dysfunction. The book is filled
with practical evidence-basedinformation 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 nervepalsy face transplant adjuvant treatment with botulinum
toxin and fillers facial dystoniaand facial spasms and the psychological and medicolegal
aspects of facial nerve care arecovered- Step-by-step descriptions provided for facial nerve
repair and reconstruction static anddynamic reanimation techniques for adults and children
evaluation and treatment ofparalytic eyelids and more- A wealth of clinically relevant
information including tips and tricks and pitfalls to avoidin everyday practice- More than
260 images and 16 videos (accessed through the Thieme MediaCenter) helpvisualizing and
comprehending the content- Extensive reference lists at the end of each chapter offer an
overview of scientific work onthe topicWith current perspectives from leading experts valuable
clinical tools and advice andcoherently organized chapters Facial Nerve Disorders and
Diseases: Diagnosis andManagement 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
againin their treatment of patients with facial nerve dysfunction.Orlando Guntinas-Lichius MD
is Professor and Chairman Department of Otorhinolaryngologyand 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.
