Management of the Paralyzed Face With Microneurovascular Free Muscle Transfer
- 1 September 1992
- journal article
- review article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
- Vol. 118 (9), 909-912
- https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1992.01880090025009
Abstract
• Facial paralysis is a devastating physical condition in which no single therapeutic approach consistently restores mimetic facial expression. The purpose of this article is to review the current treatment modalities for facial paralysis with particular emphasis on the indications for using free flaps to achieve facial reanimation. Primary attention is given toward rehabilitation of the lower two thirds of the face. The various neuromuscular free flaps used for facial reanimation are described and their merits and deficiencies are discussed. (Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1992;118:909-912)Keywords
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