Alternative to tarsorrhaphy in peripheral facial nerve palsy with expectation of functional recovery. Technical note

E. Fernandez; R. Pallini; G. Maira

Alternative to tarsorrhaphy in peripheral facial nerve palsy with expectation of functional recovery. Technical note

E. Fernandez, R. Pallini, G. Maira

Istituto Clinico Humanitas

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Abstract

A simple technique is described for protecting the cornea in patients with peripheral facial nerve palsy while waiting for recovery of nerve function. The application of an adhesive strip to the superior eyelid permits opening and closing of the eye, and provides good protection of the cornea.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	405-406
Number of pages	2
Journal	Journal of Neurosurgery
Volume	61
Issue number	2
Publication status	Published - 1984

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Clinical Neurology
Neuroscience(all)

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Alternative to tarsorrhaphy in peripheral facial nerve palsy with expectation of functional recovery. Technical note

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