A comparison of temporalis transfer and free latissimus dorsi transfer in lower facial reanimation following unilateral longstanding facial palsy.
The ultimate goal in the treatment of facial palsy is the restoration of voluntary and spontaneous movement to the paralyzed side of the face, symmetrical to the normal side. We report our experience treating 40 patients with established facial palsy over a 4-year period. All patients underwent either temporalis transfer or free latissimus dorsi transfer as a single stage to improve lower facial symmetry. We believe that both techniques reliably achieve an increase of movement in facial reanimation after oncological, traumatic, or congenital facial palsy.
Cuccia
Giuseppe
G
West of Scotland Regional Plastic Surgery Unit, Canniesburn Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. giuseppecuccia@hotmail.com
Shelley
Odhran
O
d'Alcontres
Francesco Stagno
FS
Soutar
David S
DS
Camilleri
Ivan G
IG
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D015331:Cohort Studies; D020220:Facial Nerve Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply*; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome