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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
Lateral facial cleft associated with accessory mandible having teeth, absent parotid gland and peripheral facial
D Ozçelik1, G Toplu1, A Türkseven1
1Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Esthetic Surgery, Duzce University, Düzce Medical Faculty, Düzce, Turkey.
Abstract:
Transverse facial cleft is a very rare malformation. The Tessier no. 7 cleft is a lateral facial cleft which emanates from oral cavity and extends towards the tragus, involving both soft tissue and skeletal components. Here, we present a case having transverse facial cleft, accessory mandible having teeth, absent parotid gland and ipsilateral peripheral facial nerve weakness. After surgical repair of the cleft in 2-month of age, improvement of the facial nerve function was detected in 3-year of age. Resection of the accessory mandible was planned in 5-6 years of age.
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