Pitfalls in monitoring of the facial nerve during operations for parotid cancer

The facial nerve splits into branches within the parotid gland and innervates the muscles of facial expression. Damage to it can result in temporary or permanent facial deformity, asymmetry of the smile, and ocular keratosis. Studies have shown that intraoperative use of a facial nerve monitor can reduce paralysis of the nerve.

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