Zygomatic Muscle Neurotization with Nerve Grafts and End-to-Side Neurorrhaphies: A New Technique for Facial Palsy

Moebius syndrome is a rare congenital facial palsy that can generate serious emotional repercussions, mainly due to the inability to smile. Currently, no treatment is available; however, surgery can restore muscle function. This case report introduces a new technique for the treatment of Moebius syn...

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Autores principales: Viterbo, Fausto, Magnani, Lucas Vannuchi, Nunes, Helga Caputo
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2022
Materias:
Peripheral Nerve
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9257300/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35813111
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000004288
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Sumario:Moebius syndrome is a rare congenital facial palsy that can generate serious emotional repercussions, mainly due to the inability to smile. Currently, no treatment is available; however, surgery can restore muscle function. This case report introduces a new technique for the treatment of Moebius syndrome with zygomatic muscle neurotization using nerve grafts and end-to-side neurorrhaphies, in a 3-year-old girl diagnosed with bilateral Moebius syndrome who was unable to smile on the left side. After 4 years, the patient presented with full smile restoration on the left side, with right and left independent movements and complete symmetry.

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