RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Facial Reanimation Procedures Depicted on Radiologic Imaging JF American Journal of Neuroradiology JO Am. J. Neuroradiol. FD American Society of Neuroradiology SP 1662 OP 1666 DO 10.3174/ajnr.A3684 VO 35 IS 9 A1 D.T. Ginat A1 P. Bhama A1 M.E. Cunnane A1 T.A. Hadlock YR 2014 UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/35/9/1662.abstract AB SUMMARY: Various facial reanimation procedures can be performed for treating patients with chronic facial nerve paralysis. The radiologic imaging features of static and dynamic techniques are reviewed in this article with clinical correlation, including brow lift, eyelid weights and springs, gracilis free flaps, fascia lata grafts, temporalis flaps, and Gore-Tex suspension slings. Although the anatomic alterations resulting from facial reanimation surgery may not necessarily be the focus of the imaging examination, it is important to recognize such changes and be familiar with MR imaging compatibility of the associated implanted materials. Furthermore, imaging is sometimes used to specifically evaluate the postoperative results, such as vessel patency following free gracilis transfer.