Temporalis pull-through vs fascia lata augmentation in facial reanimation for facial paralysis

Lengthening temporalis myoplasty for facial palsy reanimation.

Facial Nerve Reanimation With Temporalis Muscle Lengthened

s: Management of facial paralysis varies according to the cause, the extent and type of paralysis (total vs partial, unilateral vs bilateral) as well as the duration of paralysis. Facial nerve reconstruction including restitution of the facial symmetry and facial expression is a great surgical challenge. Considering the often disappointing results achieved with the currently available technique...

Alternative facial reanimation by masseter muscle transposition combined with tensor fascia lata using the zygomatic arch as a pulley (brief title): Facial reanimation by masseter muscle transposition

We have created an alternative method for facial reanimation. This new surgical procedure involves masseter muscle transposition combined with tensor fascia lata, and the zygomatic arch is used as a trochlea to achieve reconstruction of inferior facial paralysis. This method was used on five patients with facial palsy after excision of a malignant parotid tumour. Wide skin defect exposing the m...

Abstract: 15.20 Revisited Fascia Lata In Facial Palsy

introduCtion: In shared decision-making (SDM) clinicians and patients arrive at a joint treatment decision, by incorporating best available evidence and the patients’ personal values and preferences. Little is known about the role of SDM in (paediatric) plastic surgery. For patients with congenital vascular malformations, many therapeutic options exist, ranging from surgery to compression stock...

Temporalis Tendon Transfer for the Treatment of Longstanding Facial Paralysis

Facial paralysis is a devastating condition with a severe emotional impact on patients as it significantly affects appearance and impairs function. Patients complain of not being able to hold food and liquid in their mouth, not being able to speak clearly, and not being able to smile. T h e i n a b i l i t y t o s m i l e i s o f t e n psychologically troubling to patients. This presents a chal...