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To investigate a method for reanimating the mouth corner in lower facial paralysis using nerve anastomosis.

ANASTOMOSIS OF MASSETERIC NERVE TO LOWER DIVISION OF FACIAL NERVE FOR CORRECTION OF LOWER FACIAL PARALYSIS Preliminary Report

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Preliminary report shows reinnervation techniques may improve lower facial paralysis outcomes.

To investigate a method for reanimating the mouth corner in lower facial paralysis using nerve anastomosis.
Performed anastomosis of the masseteric nerve to the lower division of the facial nerve.
Included 3 cases with varying outcomes.
Employed surgical techniques to reinnervate the perioral musculature.
Results varied among the 3 cases, but showed promising outcomes in facial reanimation.

Melvin Spira (1978) studied this question.

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