Nerve Reconstruction's Revolutionary Effect on Facial Paralysis: An Editorial

Authors

  • Myriam Boueri Faculty of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Gregory Nicolas, MD Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Universidade de São Paulo Hospital das Clínicas, São Paulo, Brazil
  • Thadeu Fernandes, MD Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Universidade de São Paulo Hospital das Clínicas, São Paulo, Brazil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38179/ijcr.v3i1.292

Keywords:

Plastic surgery, nerve reconstruction, facial paralysis, microsurgery techniques

Abstract

Introduction: Facial paralysis can impact a person's capacity to communicate and interact with others, as well as their physical appearance. [1] A ray of hope has been offered by the development of microsurgical methods for treating this debilitating illness. A game-changing procedure among these is nerve reconstruction using muscle grafts or merely nerves, such as the muscle gracilis. In this editorial, we explore the value of nerve repair in cases of facial paralysis and highlight the encouraging effects of microsurgical procedures.

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Nerve Reconstruction's Revolutionary Effect on Facial Paralysis: An Editorial

Published

2024-01-06

How to Cite

Boueri, M., Nicolas, G., & Fernandes, T. (2024). Nerve Reconstruction’s Revolutionary Effect on Facial Paralysis: An Editorial. International Journal of Clinical Research, 3(1), 323-324. https://doi.org/10.38179/ijcr.v3i1.292