Contemporary Concepts of Primary Dynamic Facial Nerve Reconstruction in the Oncologic Patient.
J Craniofac Surg
; 30(8): 2578-2581, 2019.
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ABSTRACT
Transection of the facial nerve and its branches during extensive ablative procedures in the oncologic patient causes loss of control of facial mimetic muscles with severe functional and aesthetic sequelae. In such patients with advanced tumorous disease, copious comorbidities, and poor prognosis, rehabilitation of the facial nerve has long been considered of secondary priority. However, recent advances in primary facial nerve reconstruction after extensive resection demonstrated encouraging results focusing on rapid and reliable restoration of facial functions. The authors summarize 3 innovative approaches of primary dynamic facial nerve reconstruction by using vascularized nerve grafts, dual innervation concepts, and intra-facial nerve transfers.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Procedimientos de Cirugía Plástica
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Nervio Facial
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Neoplasias de Cabeza y Cuello
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Craniofac Surg
Asunto de la revista:
ODONTOLOGIA
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Suecia