Doctors at a private hospital in Bengaluru have successfully performed a complex and rare facial reanimation surgery on a 43-year-old Nigerian optometrist. The patient had developed a bony tumor affecting his ear bones, which ultimately led to facial nerve paralysis. As a result, he could not speak, smile, or close his eyes . He also experienced excessive watering of his eyes and difficulty retaining food in his mouth.
After an extensive search for treatment options, the patient discovered the Bengaluru hospital offering advanced facial nerve disorder treatments. However, he first underwent cancer treatment at another hospital to completely remove the tumor. At the Bengaluru hospital, a team of doctors performed a complex facial reanimation surgery involving a double nerve transfer on the patient. The team transferred a nerve from the patient’s leg to his face and connected it to a…
