Facial nerve reconstruction in radical surgery of the parotid gland?

Malignant parotid gland tumor require often an extended intervention with resection of the facial nerve. III the rehabilitation of the paralyzed face end-to-end anastomosis is mostly not achievable bt cause of a large gap between tho resting nerve slumps. Adequate techniques include interposition, and the anastomosis with others cranial motor nerves e.g. hypoglossal nerve. Static and dynamic facial plastic are indicated, when a primary nerve reconstruction as cannot be performed or the results cannot be waited for.