ANASTOMOSIS OF MASSETERIC NERVE TO LOWER DIVISION OF FACIAL NERVE FOR CORRECTION OF LOWER FACIAL PARALYSIS Preliminary Report
- 1 March 1978
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Vol. 61 (3) , 330-334
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00006534-197803000-00004
Abstract
Another method to reanimate the corner of the mouth in facial paralysis is by reinnervation of the perioral musculature. We have done this in 3 cases by anastomosing the masseteric nerve to the nearby lower division of the facial nerve. The results varied, but are promising.Keywords
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