Michael Vaiman1, Rani Abuita1, Basel Jabarin1. 1. a Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Assaf Harofe Medical Center, Affiliated to Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University , Zerifin 70300, Israel.
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.
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.
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Keywords:
benign tumors; deep lobe parotid; parotidectomy
Authors: John Maddalozzo; Douglas R Johnston; Andre Isaac; Bharat Bhushan; Jeffrey C Rastatter Journal: Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol Date: 2019-08-19