Evaluation of the Patient with Facial Palsy: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Abstract

This article aims to provide an overview of the management of facial palsy within a multidisciplinary team setting and discusses considerations used to develop patient-specific management plans. The national landscape of facial function services is also discussed including suggestions on what may enable a more equitable and sustainable service for the future.

Keywords

MDT - facial palsy - reanimation - rehabilitation - surgery

Publikationsverlauf

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
01. Februar 2024

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