Hypoglossal‐facial nerve anastomosis and electromyographic feedback rehabilitation
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- 1 June 1987
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in The Laryngoscope
- Vol. 97 (6) , 705-709
- https://doi.org/10.1288/00005537-198706000-00011
Abstract
Electromyographic (EMG) feedback has been proposed to enhance rehabilitation following hypoglossal-facial nerve anastomosis. Sixteen of 25 patients who underwent hypoglossal-facial nerve anastomosis with and without postoperative EMG rehabilitation were videotaped for evaluation of facial movement by four observers unaware of these patients' rehabilitation therapy. Using a House Facial Nerve Grading System and intragroup comparison, a trend discernible in this preliminary study indicates a chance for better facial function with EMG feedback rehabilitation.Keywords
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