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- Title
Analysis of Sialocele and Salivary Fistula in Post-Parotidectomy Patients.
- Authors
Raju, Ryan; Krempl, Greg; Vasan, Nilesh
- Abstract
Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the incidence, risk factors, and management of sialoceles and salivary fistula after parotidectomy. Methods: Single institution, multiple surgeon retrospective review of patients undergoing parotid surgery r over a three year period (2006-2009). Results: The incidence of sialocele and/or fistula in 65 patients was 21.4%. A salivary fistula was seen in 28% of patients that had a complete superficial parotidectomy, and 5% of patients that had a partial parotidectomy (p<0.05). The pathology of the tumor, duration of drain placement, the volume of gland removed, or the use of Alloderm were not strongly associated with the formation of a sialocele. On average, sialoceles and fistulas persisted 24 days. Conclusion: Sialoceles and salivary fistulas are a complication of parotid surgery that appear to occur more frequently with removal of the entire superficial lobe of the parotid. Resolution tends occur in approximately one month.
- Subjects
PAROTID gland surgery; PAROTIDECTOMY; FISTULA; SALIVARY glands; HUMAN abnormalities
- Publication
Laryngoscope, 2011, Vol 121, Issue S5, pS291
- ISSN
0023-852X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/lary.22247