The Pioneering Treatise on Facial Paralysis in Brazil: A Comprehensive Guide

Authored by renowned experts, Ricardo Ferreira Bento and Raquel Salomone, this groundbreaking treatise is the first of its kind in Brazil, built on over three decades of experience in the field of facial paralysis.

A Legacy of Excellence in Multidisciplinary Medicine

In 1984, the Facial Paralysis Outpatient Clinic was established at the Hospital das Clnicas of the Faculty of Medicine of USP, pioneering a collaborative approach to patient care. This clinic, founded by Prof. Dr. Ricardo Bento from Otorhinolaryngology, in partnership with Prof. Dr. Antnio Jos Tedesco-Marchese from Neurosurgery, and Prof. Dr. Marcus Castro Ferreira from Plastic Surgery, has delivered exceptional results over the past 33 years.

This multidisciplinary project has yielded over 10,000 consultations, numerous doctoral theses, research projects, and more than 100 published works. It stands as a shining example of modern, patient-centric medicine, integrating otorhinolaryngology, neurosurgery, neurology, plastic surgery, head and neck surgery, ophthalmology, radiology, internal medicine, physiatry, physiotherapy, speech therapy, and psychology for comprehensive patient care.

A Comprehensive Treatise on Facial Paralysis

This seminal work covers the entire spectrum of facial paralysis, from embryology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology to diagnosis, etiologies, and complex treatment and rehabilitation. As the first treatise on facial paralysis in Brazil, it offers an unparalleled wealth of knowledge, built on the authors’ extensive experience in the field.

Readers can expect to gain valuable insights into the complexities of facial paralysis, enabling them to enhance their daily practice. This treatise is an indispensable resource for medical professionals, researchers, and students seeking to deepen their understanding of this complex condition.

Published by Thieme Revinter in March 2018, this 294-page hardcover edition is a masterpiece of medical literature, written in Portuguese. The ISBN-10 is 8554650190, and the ISBN-13 is 978-8554650193.