Partial hypoglossal to facial nerve anastomosis for reinnervation of the paralyzed face in patients with lower cranial nerve palsies: technical note

Neurosurgery. 1994 Sep;35(3):532-3; discussion 533-4. doi: 10.1227/00006123-199409000-00027.

Abstract

Reanimation of the paralyzed face in patients who have coexisting lower cranial nerve palsies is a difficult management problem. Classic hypoglossal to facial nerve anastomosis may be devastating in these already compromised patients. We describe a technique of partial hypoglossal to facial anastomosis that can preserve hypoglossal nerve function and provide adequate facial reanimation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anastomosis, Surgical / methods*
  • Facial Nerve / surgery*
  • Facial Paralysis / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Hypoglossal Nerve / surgery*
  • Male
  • Microsurgery / methods*
  • Neurologic Examination
  • Neuroma, Acoustic / surgery
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery
  • Reoperation