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SMJ // Article

Commentary

Surgical Correction of Facial Paralysis

Authors: KENNETH E. SALYER MD, WILLIAM B. NICKELL MD

Abstract

AbstractFacial paralysis is a psychologic and functional disability for which several technics of partial correction now exist. Static support of the affected corner of the mouth by a fascia lata sling can be cugmented by masseter transfer to provide some dynamic action. The temporalis transfer is can also be used for dynamic animation of the corner of the mouth, but it is usually reserved for correction of lagophthalmos. The new technic of free muscle transplant offers the potential for greater scope and improved results in surgical correction. Our recent clinical experience supports the value of these procedures.

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