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Single-stage Dynamic Reanimation of the Smile in Irreversible Facial Paralysis by Free Functional Muscle Transfer
Published on: March 1, 2015
[Lips reanimation with temporalis myoplasty technique]
1Service d'ORL et de chirurgie de la face et du cou, Hôpital Robert Debré, CHU de Reims, Avenue du Général Koenig, 51092 Reims. consultationorl@chu-Reims.fr
Purpose Of The Study:
The authors report their experience in lips reanimation with lengthening temporalis myoplasty for treatment of facial paralysis.
Materials And Methods:
We studied 8 patients with permanent facial paralysis. The surgical technique allowed to transfer temporalis tendinous of coronoid process onto lips muscular strap, without aponevrotic relay.
Results:
Functional and aesthetic results are exposed and so complications. Specialized facial physiotherapy rehabilitation is necessary in order to improve.
