Search for dissertations about: "Facial palsy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 swedish dissertations containing the words Facial palsy.

  2. 1. Sequelae after Facial Palsy : Clinical, Anatomical and Electrophysiological Studies

    Author : David Jensson; Andres Rodriguez-Lorenzo; Lars Jonsson; Göran Laurell; Sinikka Suominen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Facial palsy; Marginal mandibular paralysis; Smile reconstruction; Synkinesis; Surgery; Kirurgi;

    Abstract : Background: Sequelae after peripheral facial palsy, which among others include synkinesis, non-functional smile and/or lower lip asymmetry, may be devastating for the patient. Bell’s palsy is the most common form of peripheral facial palsy. READ MORE

  4. 2. Advances in the Management of Facial Paralysis Sequelae

    Author : Villiam Vejbrink Kildal; Andres Rodriguez-Lorenzo; Patrik Lassus; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; facial paralysis; facial palsy; facial synkinesis; synkinesis; facial contracture; facial nerve reconstruction; nerve transfer; nerve graft; microsurgery; myectomy; depressor anguli oris; depressor labii inferioris; platysma; mentalis; lacrimal gland; botulinum toxin; injection; ultrasound; sonography; ultrasonography; crocodile tears syndrome; gustatory hyperlacrimation; excessive tearing; literature review; review; classification system; management algorithm; plastic surgery; static reconstruction; dynamic reconstruction; Plastikkirurgi; Plastic Surgery;

    Abstract : Background: Despite advances in the management of facial paralysis and its associated sequelae, therapies targeting the lower facial region remain underdeveloped. This thesis aimed to improve both the diagnostic and therapeutic modalities for facial paralysis, with a focus on the lower face. READ MORE

  5. 3. Medical Treatment and Grading of Bell's Palsy

    Author : Thomas Berg; Mats Holmström; Lars Jonsson; Mats Engström; Dan Bagger-Sjöbäck; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Bell s palsy; facial grading; prednisolone; valaciclovir; Sunnybrook; House-Brackmann; Yanagihara; last observation carried forward; complete-case analysis; Otorhinolaryngology; Otorhinolaryngologi; Oto-Rhino-Laryngology; oto-rhino-laryngologi;

    Abstract : The main aim of this thesis was to evaluate the effect of prednisolone and valaciclovir in a large number of Bell's palsy patients. The incidence and intensity of pain around the ear, in the face or in the neck during the first two months of palsy, and its prognostic value, was also assessed. READ MORE

  6. 4. Bell's Palsy - Medical Treatment and Influence of Prognostic Factors

    Author : Sara Axelsson; Lund näs- och halssjukdomar Öron-; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Bell’s palsy; Treatment; Recovery; Prognostic factors; Prednisolone; Valaciclovir; Facial grading; Sunnybrook;

    Abstract : Bell’s palsy is an acute onset of peripheral facial nerve dysfunction. Despite extensive research the aetiology is unclear. The most prevailing theory is that reactivation of viruses such as Herpes simplex type-1 or Varicella zoster may cause Bell’s palsy. READ MORE

  7. 5. Magnetic resonance imaging, electroneurographic, and clinical findings in Bell's palsy

    Author : Mats Engström; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Surgery; Bell s palsy; facial nerve; magnetic resonance imaging; gadolinium; electroneurography; clinical grading; neurapraxia; nerve degeneration; prognostication; Kirurgi; Surgery; Kirurgi; Oto-Rhino-Laryngology; oto-rhino-laryngologi;

    Abstract : Seventy-two patients were examined in order to learn more about the pathophysiology of Bell's palsy and to assess the value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as well as electroneurographic and clinical tests in predicting the outcome in patients with this disease.In 12 of 20 patients (60%) an increased signal intensity in the paranasal sinuses was evident on T2-weighted MRI scans in the early stage of palsy, and in six of the positive patients the high signal intensity had disappeared by the time of the follow-up examination. READ MORE