[Reconstruction of the facial nerve in the parotid-masseter region]

The technique and results of surgical reconstruction of different extent of the extratemporal part of the facial nerve after oncological operations and after accidental injuries are reported. Return of facial nerve function was observed in 15 out of 17 cases (87%) with follow-up over 1 year. An own modification of nerve suture is described. Attention is called to the possibility of perineural and endoneural spread of parotid malignant neoplasms.