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Cross-facial nerve grafting
Cross facial nerve grafting may be utilized in the treatment algorithm of both reversible paralysis, wherein axonal input to existing mimetic mucsles will elicit movement, or in irreversible paralysis, wherein cross facial axons are used to motor a free muscle transfer. This article reviews the indications, operative technique, post-operative care, and potential complications of this technique....
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal
سال: 2002
ISSN: 0145-5613,1942-7522
DOI: 10.1177/014556130208100109