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- Title
Modification of Technique of Temporalis Transfer for Lagophthalmos and Lip Animation.
- Authors
Krishnamurthy, Sridhar; Kathappan, Indumathi
- Abstract
The aim of this case report is to describe a modification of the technique of temporalis transfer for patients with paralysis of the facial neve. Primary fixation of fascia lata strips to the medial canthus, angle of mouth, lips, and ala of nose, and later executing the orthodromic transfer of a relevant segment of the muscle are the modifications to be described. Symmetry of the face, mouth, eye closure, and smooth elevation of angle of mouth were the measured outcomes by the surgeon. Our refinement of the technique is easy to perform with good results.
- Subjects
TRANSPORTATION of patients; FACIAL paralysis; PEOPLE with paralysis; LIPS; ANGLE-closure glaucoma; LAGOPHTHALMOS
- Publication
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2022, Vol 55, Issue 4, p396
- ISSN
0970-0358
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1055/s-0042-1759501