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Outcomes extracted included commissure excursion, facial asymmetry, validated instruments, patient satisfaction, and complications. Study quality was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute appraisal tool.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 15 retrospective studies were included for review, covering cross\u2010facial nerve graft, masseteric innervation, and dual\u2010innervation. The mean age at time of surgery was 9.0\u2009\u00b1\u20090.8\u2009years with a mean follow\u2010up time of 3.0\u2009\u00b1\u20090.5\u2009years. Muscle innervation was achieved primarily with CFNG (52.1%), followed by masseteric (33.2%). Masseteric innervation generally produced the largest amount of commissure excursion (range: 6.1\u20138.6\u2009mm), while CFNG also yielded moderate improvements (range: 4.6\u20136.9\u2009mm). Overall satisfaction was high for all innervation techniques, ranging from 83% to 100%. Complications were infrequent and minor.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Gracilis free muscle transfer is safe and effective for pediatric facial reanimation. 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