불완전 안면마비의 대퇴근막 장근 슬링을 이용한 교정술

Static treatment of incomplete facial paralysis with tensor fascia lata sling

Facial paralysis affects the quality of life of patients by disrupting the innate connection between mimetic muscles and emotions, which results in a social interaction barrier. Various methods, including static and dynamic treatment have been introduced and free functional muscle transfer with dual innervation method has gained popularity in the last decade. However, for patients with incomplete facial paralysis, free functional muscle transfer is burdensome by its relatively unpredictable outcome and lengthy operation. Rather than aggressive free functional muscle transfer, tensor fascia lata sling remains to be one of the most valuable tool for reanimation in patient with incomplete facial paralysis.