Abstract

ObjectiveTo report surgical outcomes of 15 cases who had facial nerve hemangiomas. MethodsAll cases underwent complete removal of hemangiomas, and preservation of nerve integrity was attempted. The postoperative outcomes of facial nerve was assessed. ResultsNerve integrity was successfully preserved in 10 cases, all of which maintained or recovered to Grade I or Grade II, and facial nerve was sacrificed in 5 cases, who recovered to Grade III or Grade IV. ConclusionsWhen possible, facial nerve preservation should be attempted, which was critical to yield better outcomes of facial nerve.

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