Abstract
Gracilis free muscle transfer (GFMT) is considered the gold standard in dynamic smile reanimation in patients with long-standing facial paralysis. There are multiple motor nerves in the head and neck that can be used to provide innervation to the GFMT, either alone or in combination. In this article, we review the literature about these donor nerve options and discuss their advantages and disadvantages in terms of smile excursion, spontaneity, reliability, and timing. Furthermore, we discuss the use of multiple donor nerve sources in dually-innervated GFMT and areas for future investigation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 60 |
Journal | Plastic and Aesthetic Research |
Volume | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2021 |
Keywords
- Facial paralysis
- cross facial nerve graft
- facial reanimation
- gracilis free muscle transfer
- masseteric nerve
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery