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Facial nerve transfer for facial reanimation with parotidoplasty approach.

Chase J WehrleMargaret A SinklerJimmy J BrownEdmond F Ritter
Published in: Microsurgery (2020)
Our modified approach to facial nerve reanimation works well with a planned parotidoplasty allowing for successful reanimation outcomes without the need for interpositional grafting. This technique may be considered in masseteric and hemi-hypoglossal nerve transfers for the reinnervation of facial muscles.
Keyphrases
  • soft tissue
  • peripheral nerve
  • type diabetes
  • metabolic syndrome
  • adipose tissue
  • skeletal muscle