Selective deep lobe parotid surgery for benign tumors. (2nd December 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vaiman, Michael; Abuita, Rani; Jabarin, Basel
• Is Part Of: Acta oto-laryngologica. Volume 135:Number 12(2015)
• Page Start: 1319
• Page End: 1322
• Publication Date: 2015-12-02
• Subjects: benign tumors -- deep lobe parotid -- parotidectomy; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Ear -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Throat -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Electronic Resources; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases; 617.8
• DOI: 10.3109/00016489.2015.1076170
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0001-6489

Abstract

Abstract: Conclusions: Deep-lobe tumor parotidectomy decreases the incidence of parotidectomy post-surgical complications, preserves parotid function, and has a good esthetic appearance. Objective: The existing surgical technique in the parotidectomy of deep-lobe benign tumors can be improved. Methods: Fourteen surgical operations were performed (2004–2015) for selective deep lobe parotidectomy for patients with primary benign parotid tumors. The patients with deep-lobe benign tumors were operated on with the method of superficial lobe preservation, which included methylene blue staining of the gland and intra-operative facial nerve detection. Results: During follow-up, no cases of tumor recurrence, permanent facial nerve injury, postparotidectomy depression, or Frey's syndrome was found.