Free anterolateral thigh flap and masseter nerve transfer for reconstruction of extensive periauricular defects: Surgical technique and clinical outcomes
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DOI: 10.1002/micr.30086
Abstract: Radical tumor ablation in the periauricular area often results in extensive soft tissue defects, including facial nerve sacrifice, bone and/or dura defects. Reconstruction of these defects should aim at restoring facial reanimation, wound closure, and… read more here.
Keywords: anterolateral thigh; thigh flap; free anterolateral; nerve transfer ... See more keywords
Nerve Switch for Reducing Synkinesis After Gracilis Muscle Transfer Innervated Via the Masseter Nerve
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DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000004721
Abstract: Background: In surgical treatment for longstanding facial paralysis, muscle transplantation is considered a useful and important method. To obtain a spontaneous smile, the use of the facial nerve of the healthy side as a motor… read more here.
Keywords: nerve; nerve switch; muscle; masseter nerve ... See more keywords