Dynamic Facial Reanimation Surgery with Temporalis Facial Sling
Journal Title: Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery - Year 2014, Vol 22, Issue 2
Abstract
Face is one of the most important part of our body. So a person with facial deformity due to Facial nerve paralysis has to suffer a miserable social life. This troublesome condition can be managed very effectively by Dynamic Facial Reanimation Surgery using Temporalis fascial sling. As an Otorhinolaryngologist, it is our priority to help these patients by improving their quality of life and increasing their social productivity, which can be done by this method to be discussed.
Authors and Affiliations
Saptarshi Chandar
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