Many procedures exist to provide both static and dynamic reanimation of the paralyzed
face. At the present time, microneurovascular free muscle transfer provides the best
outcome in restoring dynamic facial symmetry as well as spontaneous mimetic function.
Of the techniques used, free gracilis muscle transfer is currently the most common;
this article describes the procedure in detail.
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Reference
- Free gracilis muscle transplantation, with microneurovascular anastomoses for the treatment of facial paralysis.Plast Reconstr Surg. 1976; 57: 133-143
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