Research progress of nerve repair in the treatment of peripheral facial paralysis / 中华显微外科杂志

ABSTRACT

At present, the surgical treatment of peripheral facial paralysis includes non-dynamic and dynamic treatment. The former suspends the facial soft tissue with various materials to reconstruct the static symmetry of the face. The latter, through nerve repair and the transplantation of vascularized neuromuscular flap, restores the facial nerve and expressive muscle contractile function of the affected side, to achieve the ideal therapeutic effect. This article summarises the relevant literatures, reviews the application of various nerve repair methods in peripheral facial paralysis, to discusses the scope of application, advantages and disadvantages, and provides reference and help for clinicians in selection of surgical methods for peripheral facial paralysis.