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Journal of Advanced Research, 2023 Introduction: Neuromuscular control of the facial expressions is provided exclusively via the facial nerve. Facial muscles are amongst the most finely tuned effectors in the human motor system, which coordinate facial expressions.
Roland Blumer, Vlad Tereshenko
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Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology, 2003 Facial nerve schwannomas are clinically challenging tumors. This is a case study of a young woman with an extensive facial nerve schwannoma. The clinical presentation, radiographic diagnosis, pathological confirmation, and treatment options for this ...
Amedee, R. G. +2 more
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Efficacy of a Quantitative Intra‐Operative Facial Nerve Continuous Monitoring System for Functional Preservation Following Intratemporal Facial Nerve Schwannoma Resection [PDF]
Laryngoscope Investigative OtolaryngologyObjective Preservation of the facial nerve is critical in surgery for facial nerve schwannoma. Intra‐operative monitoring systems typically assess facial nerve function by delivering intermittent electrical stimulation through electrodes; however, this ...
Makoto Hosoya +7 more
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Facial nerve stimulation as a future treatment for ischemic stroke
Brain Circulation, 2016 Stimulation of the autonomic parasympathetic fibers of the facial nerve system (hereafter simply "facial nerve") rapidly dilates the cerebral arteries and increases cerebral blood flow whether that stimulation is delivered at the facial nerve trunk or at
Mark K Borsody, Emilio Sacristan
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Surgical repair of facial nerve defects by an autologous great auricular nerve transplantation: a retrospective, 12-month, follow-up study [PDF]
Frontiers in Oral HealthBackgroundTo observe facial nerve function recovery from an autologous great auricular nerve (GAN) transplantation in repairing facial nerve defects.MethodsThirty-six patients were included.
Huawei Liu +12 more
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Selective Surface Electrostimulation of the Denervated Zygomaticus Muscle
Diagnostics, 2021 This article describes a first attempt to generate a standardized and safe selective surface electrostimulation (SES) protocol, including detailed instructions on electrode placement and stimulation parameter choice to obtain a selective stimulation of ...
Dirk Arnold +6 more
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Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2021 Background: There is no current standard for facial synkinesis rehabilitation programs. The benefit and stability of effect of an intensified 10-day facial training combining electromyography and visual biofeedback training was evaluated.Methods: Fifty ...
Gerd F. Volk +12 more
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Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2023 IntroductionAlthough many different treatments were developed for facial palsy, only a few therapeutic options are available for facial synkinesis. Electrical stimulation of specific muscles via implants could be useful in restoring facial symmetry in ...
Dirk Arnold +12 more
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Masseter-to-facial nerve transfer for facial nerve reanimation
Neurosurgical Focus: Video, 2023 Smooth symmetric facial muscle function is important for social interactions. When lesions of the facial nerve occur, achieving complete restoration of balanced and spontaneous facial function can be challenging. In this video, the authors demonstrate the surgical details and long-term follow-up of a masseter-to-facial nerve transfer in a 3-year-old ...
Abou-Al-Shaar, Hussam +5 more
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Automatic facial analysis for objective assessment of facial paralysis [PDF]
, 2009 Facial Paralysis is a condition causing decreased movement on one side of the face. A quantitative, objective and reliable assessment system would be an invaluable tool for clinicians treating patients with this condition. This paper presents an approach
McGrenary, Stewart +3 more
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