(P11.3) Birth injury to facial nerve

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13 772 in individuals diagnosis birth injury to facial nerve confirmed

1 165 deaths with diagnosis birth injury to facial nerve

9% mortality rate associated with the disease birth injury to facial nerve

Etiology Pathogenesis Clinical Pattern Diagnostics Treatment Prevention

Diagnosis birth injury to facial nerve is diagnosed Men are 30.34% more likely than Women

8 975

Men receive the diagnosis birth injury to facial nerve

582 (6.5 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

100

4 797

Women receive the diagnosis birth injury to facial nerve

583 (12.2 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease birth injury to facial nerve - Men and Women aged 0

In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1

Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-29, 35-95+

In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 30-34

Disease Features birth injury to facial nerve

Absence or low individual and public risk

Birth injury to facial nerve - what does this mean

Birth injury to the facial nerve can occur when a baby is born if the nerve is stretched, compressed, or damaged during delivery. this can cause temporary or permanent paralysis of the face, most commonly on one side.

What happens during the disease - birth injury to facial nerve

Birth injury to the facial nerve is caused by trauma to the nerve during labor and delivery. this can occur due to pressure on the nerve when the baby is passing through the birth canal or due to forceps or vacuum extraction during delivery. this trauma can cause damage to the nerve and lead to facial paralysis or other facial nerve issues.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

Physical examination of the face
CT scan of the face
MRI of the face
Electromyography (EMG)
Nerve conduction study (NCS)
Ultrasound of the face
Biopsy of the facial nerve
Blood tests

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main Goal: To restore facial nerve function

Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Surgery
Corticosteroid Injections
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
Botox Injections

11 Days of Hospitalization Required

Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Birth injury to facial nerve - Prevention

Birth injuries to the facial nerve can be prevented by ensuring that medical staff are properly trained in the delivery of newborns, and by avoiding undue pressure or force on the baby's head during delivery. additionally, monitoring of the baby's vital signs before, during, and after delivery can help identify any potential issues with the facial nerve that require immediate medical attention.

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