Abstract
Facial palsy is the paralysis of the seventh (facial) cranial nerve. It can be unilateral or bilateral. There are multiple causes. Recognition Patient (adult or infant) presenting with facial weakness and asymmetry (Fig. 12.1).
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Gwanmesia, I., Ali, F., Simmons, J. (2012). Facial Palsy. In: P. Hettiaratchy, S., Griffiths, M., Ali, F., Simmons, J. (eds) Plastic Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-116-3_12
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