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- Title
Endoscopic resection of the submandibular gland via a hairline incision: A new surgical approach.
- Authors
Chang Myeon Song; Young Ho Jung; Myung-Whun Sung; Kwang Hyun Kim
- Abstract
Objectives/Hypothesis: Submandibular gland excision is traditionally performed by the transcervical approach. To avoid or reduce visible scarring and nerve injury, diverse innovative surgical trials have been reported. Here we report a patient who had an endoscopic submandibular gland resection via a hairline incision. Methods: A 36-year-old woman presented with a right submandibular gland tumor that was found on a routine check-up. The submandibular gland was resected under endoscopic assistance via a posterior hairline incision using an ultrasonic scalpel. Results: The resection was successful, causing no acute complications, such as neural injury, hematoma, or seroma formation. The incision scar healed with an excellent cosmetic result. Conclusions: Endoscopic submandibular gland resection via a hairline incision was feasible and resulted in an excellent surgical and cosmetic outcome. Laryngoscope, 2010
- Subjects
SUBMANDIBULAR gland; OPERATIVE surgery; TUMORS; ENDOSCOPIC surgery; SURGICAL excision; SURGERY
- Publication
Laryngoscope, 2010, Vol 120, Issue 5, p970
- ISSN
0023-852X
- Publication type
Article