Pearls & Oy-sters: Facial nerve marginal mandibular branch lesion: A complication of carotid surgery

K. Fleuren*, J. Staals

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Abstract

Iatrogenic injury of the marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve is a rare complication of carotid endarterectomy and causes paresis of the ipsilateral lower lip.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)E2069-E2071
Number of pages3
JournalNeurology
Volume94
Issue number19
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 May 2020

Keywords

  • injury
  • risk
  • INJURY
  • RISK

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