Comparison of Lengthening Temporalis Myoplasty and Free-Gracilis Muscle Transfer for Facial Reanimation in Children.

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Abstract

Lengthening temporalis myoplasty (LTM) and cross-face nerve graft with free gracilis muscle transfer (CFNG-FGMT) are the 2 most common procedures used to restore dynamic facial animation and improve facial symmetry. There has not been direct comparison or consensus. Here, the authors compare our experience with respect to muscle activity, symmetry, and excursion.

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Title: The Journal of craniofacial surgery

Publisher: Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)

ISSN (Electronic): 1536-3732

ISSN (Print): 1049-2275

Publication date (Electronic): October 15 2019

Volume: 31

Issue: 1

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[1 ] Division of Pediatric Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, TX.

[2 ] Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania.

[3 ] Division of Occupational Therapy, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.

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DOI: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000005885

PubMed ID: 31609948

SO-VID: 236060e1-bdf1-4a05-8084-191050a260a3

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