Commentary on "Hypoglossal and Masseteric Nerve Transfer for Facial Reanimation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" by Urban et al: 5-7-12: What's the Correct Combination?

Knott and Seth discuss the study by Urban et al on hypoglossal and masseteric nerve transfer for facial reanimation. Hypoglossal and masseteric nerve transfer are currently the most popular cranial nerve transfer techniques for patients with facial paralysis. Urban et al performed a systematic revie...

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Published inArchives of facial plastic surgery Vol. 24; no. 1; p. 18
Main Authors Knott, P Daniel, Seth, Rahul
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States American Medical Association 01.01.2022
Subjects
Cranial nerves
Facial Nerve
Facial paralysis
Facial Paralysis - therapy
Humans
Mandibular Nerve
Meta-analysis
Paralysis
Systematic review
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Summary:Knott and Seth discuss the study by Urban et al on hypoglossal and masseteric nerve transfer for facial reanimation. Hypoglossal and masseteric nerve transfer are currently the most popular cranial nerve transfer techniques for patients with facial paralysis. Urban et al performed a systematic review and meta analysis to compare functional outcomes and adverse effects of these procedures.
ISSN:2168-6076
2689-3622
2168-6092
DOI:10.1089/fpsam.2020.0634