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Israeli Woman Recovers Facial Nerve Function After Iranian Missile Injury in Rare Surgery

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First reported by N12 · 11 hours ago

What happened

An Israeli woman from Arad injured by an Iranian missile underwent a rare facial nerve reconstruction surgery at Assuta Hospital to restore facial movement after paralysis. The complex microsurgery, performed four months post-injury, aims to improve her quality of life and highlights the importance of timely treatment for shrapnel-related facial nerve damage amid ongoing conflict.

  • 01Israeli mother from Arad injured by Iranian missile underwent facial nerve reconstruction surgery.
  • 02Surgery restored control over facial muscles after right-side paralysis from shrapnel.
  • 03Dr. Tal Kaufman-Goldberg performed complex microsurgery using advanced nerve stimulation.
  • 04Facial nerve injury affects essential functions beyond aesthetics, including eye protection and speech.
  • 05Timely diagnosis and surgery within months are crucial for successful nerve repair.
  • 06Patient remains optimistic about recovery and urges awareness of treatment possibilities.

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N12Center · Hebrew11 hours ago
Israeli Woman Recovers Facial Nerve Function After Iranian Missile Injury in Rare Surgery
MakoCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago
Israeli Woman Injured by Iranian Missile Undergoes Rare Facial Nerve Reconstruction Surgery

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