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Cross-face facial nerve anastomosis: historical notes
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal
|June 1, 1996
Summary
This study presents a modified nerve grafting technique for facial paralysis when the facial nerve trunk is inaccessible. The improved method uses a sural autograft to connect the normal facial nerve to the paralyzed side, offering a new treatment option.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Facial Nerve Surgery
Background:
- Facial paralysis can result from acoustic tumor resection, bone sarcoma, or accidents.
- Direct facial nerve repair is challenging when the proximal nerve stump is inaccessible.