[Lips reanimation with temporalis myoplasty technique]

Ann Otolaryngol Chir Cervicofac. 2003 Dec;120(6):349-54.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Purpose of the study: The authors report their experience in lips reanimation with lengthening temporalis myoplasty for treatment of facial paralysis.

Materials and methods: We studied 8 patients with permanent facial paralysis. The surgical technique allowed to transfer temporalis tendinous of coronoid process onto lips muscular strap, without aponevrotic relay.

Results: Functional and aesthetic results are exposed and so complications. Specialized facial physiotherapy rehabilitation is necessary in order to improve.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Facial Paralysis / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lip*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Surgical Procedures, Operative / methods
  • Temporal Muscle / surgery*