Lengthening Temporalis Myoplasty and Improvement of Primary Swallowing Disorders in Facial Paralysis

Lengthening Temporalis Myoplasty and Improvement of Primary Swallowing Disorders in Facial Paralysis

The facial paralysis is a frequent disease causing important functionals swallowing dysfunctions. The purpose of our study was to evaluate the improvement of the swallowing disorders after surgery by lengthening temporalis myoplasty (LTM) in the facial paralysis.

This prospective study has realised on the following of patients affected by facial paralysis treated by LTM. Self-administered questionnaires and clinics tests had realized to analyze three components oh the oral phase of the swallowing ( drooling, mastication and handicap). The evaluations was realized before the surgery and at 3 and 6 months after .

Inclusion Criteria:

• Chronic peripheral facial paralysis
• Freyss score inferior at 15
• Benefiting of a lengthening temporalis myoplasty

Exclusion Criteria:

• Malformative syndrome
• Other swallowing trouble
• Psychiatric trouble
• Opposed at this study