Functional Outcome of single-stage facial reanimation surgery with radical parotidectomy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Facial nerve sacrifice during radical parotidectomy impairs quality of life. This study assessed the effectiveness of simultaneous single-stage facial reanimation surgery with radical parotidectomy in restoring facial function.

Methods

A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients who underwent single-stage facial reanimation with radical parotidectomy. Techniques included selective reinnervation and orthodromic temporalis tendon transfer. Outcomes were measured using modified House-Brackmann and Terzis grades, Emotrics facial assessment, and the Facial Disability Index (FDI).

Results.

Among thirteen patients (median age 54, 69% male), ten received selective reinnervation. Nine of these patients showed improved results of House-Brackmann grade III and

SUBMITTER: Ji JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11375167 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature