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Some Aspects of Facial Nerve Paralysis


MG Potgieter

Abstract

The submaxillary salivary flow test gives reliable information as to whether neurapraxia, axonotmesis, or neurotmesis of the facial nerve is present. This can be corroborated by electrical studies. This test can make an important contribution to the topognosis and prognosis of facial paralysis, especially when elaborate electrical equipment for nerve excitability tests and electromyography is not available.

S. Afr. Med. J., 47, 1 (1973)

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