Our experience with facial nerve monitoring in vestibular schwannoma surgery under partial neuromuscular blockade.

Introduction And Objectives: Facial nerve monitoring is fundamental in the preservation of the facial nerve in vestibular schwannoma surgery. Our objective was to analyse the usefulness of facial nerve monitoring under partial neuromuscular blockade.

Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of 69 patients operated in a tertiary hospital.

Facial reanimation surgery with micro-vascular gracilis free flap for unilateral facial palsy.

Introduction And Objectives: Micro-neurovascular free muscle flap transfer is currently the procedure of choice for long-standing facial paralysis. We present a case series of patients treated with gracilis muscle free flap with motor innervation by the masseteric nerve. We discuss the surgical technique and quantify the movement granted by the muscle, the improvement in quality of life and aesthetic results.

[Free radial forearm flap in head and neck: our experience].

Introduction: Oncologic surgery leads to important defects and sequelae, as well as notable cosmetic and functional alterations. In this aspect reconstructive surgery has an essential role, allowing more radical excision and lower associated functional and cosmetic morbidities. The aim of this study was to present and evaluate the experience and results of the reconstructive microsurgery unit in our centre's ENT department.