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Jonathan E. Aviv, MD; Mark L. Urken, MD

Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1992;118(9):909-912.

Abstract
• Facial paralysis is a devastating physical condition in which no single therapeutic approach consistently restores mimetic facial expression. The purpose of this article is to review the current treatment modalities for facial paralysis with particular emphasis on the indications for using free flaps to achieve facial reanimation. Primary attention is given toward rehabilitation of the lower two thirds of the face. The various neuromuscular free flaps used for facial reanimation are described and their merits and deficiencies are discussed.

(Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1992;118:909-912)

Author Affiliations
From the Departments of Otolaryngology, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (Dr Aviv), and the Mount Sinai Medical Center (Dr Urken), New York, NY.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication April 7, 1992.

Reprint requests to Department of Otolaryngology, Box 21, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, 630 W 168th St, New York, NY 10032 (Dr Aviv).

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