Early Simultaneous Cross Facial Nerve Graft and Masseteric Nerve Transfer for Facial Paralysis after Tumor Resection

Background:. We describe a new approach for facial reanimation after skull base tumor resection with known facial nerve sacrifice, involving simultaneous masseter nerve transfer with selective cross facial nerve grafting (CFNG) within days after tumor surgery. This preliminary study compared outcome...

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Main Authors: Amanda R. Sergesketter, MD, Ronnie L. Shammas, MD, Lisa A. Massa, PT, WCS, Brett T. Phillips, MD, MBA, Jeffrey R. Marcus, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2023-03-01
Series:Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000004869