Controversies in Facial Reanimation: An International Survey

With limited data to guide recommendations in facial reanimation, many points of controversy are left to individual surgeon preference. The purpose of this study was to survey surgeons treating facial paralysis on areas of controversial treatment decisions regarding nerve transfers and gracilis free muscle transfer. Surveys were sent through the Sir Charles Bell Society, an international, multispecialty association, yielding 35 results from 12 countries. The majority of survey participants practice in an academic setting, have been in practice for greater than 10 years, and perform greater than 10 facial nerve cases per year.
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Tags: Correspondence and Communications Source Type: research