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- Title
Parotid fistula from transparotid approach for mandibular subcondylar fracture reduction.
- Authors
Balaji, S. M.
- Abstract
Injury and/or damage to the parotid salivary glandular element during mandible condylar fracture approach is a rare event that leads to accumulation of saliva in the gland, leading to formation of a sialocele. Huge sialocele often seeks drain through the most dependent area through an extraoral wound. A case of parotid fistula (PF) caused by damage to glandular elements during a transparotid approach for a subcondylar fracture reduction is reported. The mechanism of damage and all possible sequels for the condition is being discussed. The method of surgical intervention for this condition is also discussed.
- Subjects
PAROTID glands; MANDIBULAR condyle injuries; MANDIBLE injuries; SALIVA; FRACTURE fixation; WOUNDS &; injuries; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery, 2013, Vol 3, Issue 2, p182
- ISSN
2231-0746
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4103/2231-0746.119214