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Smile Reconstruction in Adults with Free Muscle Transfer Innervated by the Masseter Motor Nerve Effectiveness and Cerebral Adaptation

Authors :
Manktelow, Ralph T.
Tomat, Laura R.
Zuker, Ron M.
Chang, Mary
Source :
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; September 2006, Vol. 118 Issue: 4 p885-899, 15p
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

This study assesses the ability of the masseter motor nerve–innervated microneurovascular muscle transfer to produce an effective smile in adult patients with bilateral and unilateral facial paralysis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00321052 and 15294242
Volume :
118
Issue :
4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs49215646
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/01.prs.0000232195.20293.bd