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Abstract Objective To describe and evaluate a modified orthodromic temporalis tendon transfer technique for facial reanimation in patients with long-standing facial paralysis, incorporating transfer of the coronoid process to improve stability and aesthetic outcomes. Study Design Retrospective case series. Setting Tertiary care teaching hospital. Subjects and Methods Ten consecutive patients with long-standing facial paralysis (>2 years) or irreversible facial nerve injury un

See Video Demonstration Below INTRODUCTION Many techniques have been described for repair of tympanic membrane perforation and often the decision as to which technique to employ is made during the procedure. The site of the perforation, size of the perforation, the condition of the eustachian tube, and surgeon’s experience all influence the decisions. The extent of a tympanic membrane defect is judged at the outset of surgery, including any additional loss of area that may r

Whether or not to surgically treat SSCD syndrome is a decision made jointly with the patient and the surgeon. Many of the symptoms can be mild and tolerable. There are however, individual cases where the symptoms are disabling and surgery is warranted. Some patients can be treated with a minimally invasive technique which we have developed to minimize the manipulation of the temporal lobe of the brain. Please watch the video below. Others require a minimal cranial openin