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Facial nerve function following irradiated cable grafts.

W F McGuirt1, D B Welling, B F McCabe

  • 1Department of Surgery, Wake Forest University Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC.

The Laryngoscope
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
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Facial nerve cable grafting is effective even with planned radiation therapy. This surgical technique offers superior facial function compared to static or dynamic slings for patients with malignant disease.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Oncology
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Facial nerve resection for malignant tumors can lead to significant functional deficits.
  • The role of facial nerve cable grafting prior to postoperative radiation therapy (PORT) is debated.
  • Alternative reconstructive methods include static and dynamic slings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of facial nerve cable grafting in patients who received PORT.
  • To compare functional outcomes of cable grafting with other reconstructive options.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of twelve patients undergoing facial nerve cable grafting followed by PORT.
  • Detailed analysis of functional recovery based on videotaped and photographic evidence.
  • Long-term evaluation of functional outcomes.

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Main Results:

  • All nine patients with long-term follow-up demonstrated some degree of facial nerve function recovery.
  • Seven out of nine patients achieved moderate to excellent functional recovery.
  • Cable grafting provided superior functional results compared to static or dynamic slings.

Conclusions:

  • Facial nerve cable grafting is a viable and recommended treatment option, even when PORT is anticipated.
  • This technique yields superior functional outcomes compared to static or dynamic slings.
  • Cable grafting should be considered the primary reconstructive choice in select cases.