A Novel Approach to Facial Reanimation and Restoration Following Radical Parotidectomies
Lucia Pannuto,
Jun Yi Soh,
Kwaku Duah-Asante
et al.
Abstract:Background: Parotidectomies are indicated for a variety of reasons. Regardless of the indication for surgery, facial reanimation may be required because of facial nerve sacrifice or iatrogenic damage. In these cases, facial restoration performed concurrently with ablative surgery is considered the gold standard, and delayed reanimation is usually not attempted. Methods: A retrospective review of all patients who underwent parotidectomies from 2009 to 2022 in a single institution was performed. Indications, sur… Show more
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