Early Simultaneous Cross Facial Nerve Graft and Masseteric Nerve Transfer for Facial Paralysis after Tumor Resection.

Early simultaneous masseter nerve transfer and CFNG provides reanimated movement sooner and in fewer stages than a staged approach in a delayed timeline. The early technique appears to result in similar clinician- and patient-reported outcomes compared with delayed procedures; however, in this preliminary study, the early approach was associated with greater synkinesis, meriting further investigation.