Abstract Background: Rehabilitation of facial paralysis is one of the greatest challenges faced by reconstructive surgeons today. The traditional method for treatment of patients with facial palsy is the two-stage free gracilis flap which has a long latency period of between the two stages of surgery. Methods: In this paper, we prospectively compared the results of the one-stage gracilis flap ...

is essential to all clinicians involved in facial paralysis rehabilitation. To advance the field in such a niche subspecialty, it is essential that outcomes are reported uniformly. In addition to the creation of a “global” database, standardizationof smileanalysiswould further thisgoal.Toachieve widespread acceptance, the system needs to be simple, intuitive, and inexpensive. Itmustbereproducib...

is essential to all clinicians involved in facial paralysis rehabilitation. To advance the field in such a niche subspecialty, it is essential that outcomes are reported uniformly. In addition to the creation of a “global” database, standardizationof smileanalysiswould further thisgoal.Toachieve widespread acceptance, the system needs to be simple, intuitive, and inexpensive. Itmustbereproducib...

abstract background: rehabilitation of facial paralysis is one of the greatest challenges faced by reconstructive surgeons today. the traditional method for treatment of patients with facial palsy is the two-stage free gracilis flap which has a long latency period of between the two stages of surgery. methods: in this paper, we prospectively compared the results of the one-stage gracilis flap m...

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Micro-neurovascular free muscle flap transfer is currently the procedure of choice for long-standing facial paralysis. We present a case series of patients treated with gracilis muscle free flap with motor innervation by the masseteric nerve. We discuss the surgical technique and quantify the movement granted by the muscle, the improvement in quality of life and aest...

OBJECTIVES On the basis of survey results of the Acoustic Neuroma Association, we report patient ratings of facial dysfunction and outcomes for various facial rehabilitative therapies after surgical treatment of acoustic neuroma (AN). We assessed patients' perceived quality of life (QOL) and reviewed the literature regarding facial dysfunction and its management associated with AN. STUDY DESI...