Temporalis muscle-galea flap in facial reanimation.
When substantial destruction of the facial nerve occurs as a result of trauma, measures to animate the face, such as transfer of masticatory muscles, must be considered. Unfortunately, these techniques have been limited by a difficult reeducation process for the patient and failure of these muscles to reach sufficiently large areas. A method of extending the temporalis muscle with galea allows rotation into important areas of the face. Case presentations illustrate specific indications, advantages, and disadvantages of this technique.
D000328:Adult; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D020220:Facial Nerve Injuries; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005205:Fascia / Q000637:transplantation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000637:transplantation*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013703:Temporal Muscle / Q000637:transplantation*; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000601:surgery