What question did this study set out to answer?

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

March 1, 1978Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery109 citations

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

MSMelvin SpiraPrudential Financial (United States)

Key Points

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.

Abstract

Another method to reanimate the corner of the mouth in facial paralysis is by reinnervation of the perioral musculature. We have done this in 3 cases by anastomosing the masseteric nerve to the nearby lower division of the facial nerve. The results varied, but are promising.

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Melvin Spira (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a10fd128102eb4b66eedda4 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1097/00006534-197803000-00004