Timing and Duration of Facial Nerve Dysfunction After Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis for Robin Sequence.
Hannah R CrowderEsperanza Mantilla-RivasElina KapoorMonica ManriqueJason SteinJacob S NasserTaeun ChangGary F RogersAlbert K OhPublished in: The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (2022)
FND after MDO in patients with RS was noted by most respondents in this survey study. While most surgeons noted temporary FND, one-fifth reported long-term dysfunction. FND was documented most commonly following device placement/osteotomies or during active distraction. Further research should seek to establish risk factors associated with FND and identify surgical and perioperative prevention strategies.