This article discusses the use of the sternohyoid muscle for facial reanimation. The report outlines the rationale for use, the technical aspects of flap harvest, and early clinical outcomes. The utility of the flap and its comparative attributes relative to the gracilis flap are discussed.
Keywords: Facial paralysis; Facial reanimation; Free flap; Gracilis; Microvascular; Sternohyoid.
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