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Muscles for Facial Expressions

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The craniofacial muscles are a collection of approximately 20 thin skeletal muscles situated beneath the skin of the face and scalp. These muscles, primarily responsible for the vast array of human facial expressions, originate from the bones or fibrous structures of the skull and extend outwards to connect with the skin. While most skeletal muscles in the body are enveloped in thick fascia, facial muscles generally have a more delicate fascial covering, with the buccinator muscle being a...

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Single-stage Dynamic Reanimation of the Smile in Irreversible Facial Paralysis by Free Functional Muscle Transfer

Single-stage Dynamic Reanimation of the Smile in Irreversible Facial Paralysis by Free Functional Muscle Transfer

Published on: March 1, 2015

Pediatric Facial Reanimation.

Stephen P Hadford¹, Dane J Genther², Patrick J Byrne³

¹Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Head and Neck Institute, 9500 Euclid Avenue A71, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.

Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America

|November 19, 2023

Summary

Pediatric facial palsy, though rare, significantly impacts children. Gracilis microneurovascular free tissue transfer offers a safe and effective solution for facial reanimation, improving function and appearance.

Keywords:

Congenital facial paralysis Cross face nerve graft Facial nerve Facial paralysis Facial reanimation Gracilis free flap Pediatric facial palsy

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Area of Science:

Reconstructive surgery
Pediatric plastic surgery
Facial nerve disorders

Background:

Pediatric facial palsy presents unique challenges distinct from adult cases.
It causes significant functional, developmental, psychosocial, and esthetic issues in children.
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment planning.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the etiologies and treatment of pediatric facial palsy.
To evaluate the effectiveness of gracilis microneurovascular free tissue transfer in pediatric patients.

Main Methods:

Review of pediatric facial palsy cases.
Analysis of facial reanimation techniques, focusing on oral/smile rehabilitation.
Assessment of outcomes following gracilis microneurovascular free tissue transfer.

Main Results:

Pediatric facial palsy etiologies differ from adult populations.
Oral/smile rehabilitation is the most frequent intervention area.
Gracilis microneurovascular free tissue transfer demonstrated high safety and efficacy.

Conclusions:

Gracilis microneurovascular free tissue transfer is a beneficial option for pediatric facial reanimation.
This procedure yields substantial functional, psychosocial, and esthetic improvements in children.
Addressing pediatric facial palsy requires specialized approaches tailored to young patients.