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- Title
Modifications of the midline mandibulotomy for access to the parapharyngeal space.
- Authors
Jungehuelsing, Markus; Guntinas-Lichius, Orlando; Klussmann, Jens Peter; Eckel, Hans Edmund; Stennert, Eberhard
- Abstract
When considering a mandibular osteotomy for access to resect a parapharyngeal neoplasm, the following goals should be considered: preservation of the facial nerve, complete removal of the neoplasm without tumor rupture, maintenance of the preoperative teeth occlusion, acceptable temporomandibular joint function, functional preservation of the inferior alveolar nerve sensation, and satisfying aesthetic results. We propose a modified median osteotomy technique, which combines the advantages of sufficient exposition of the tumor with very good functional and aesthetic results. A case series of nine patients suffering from extended pleomorphic adenomas of the inner lobe of the parotid gland is presented. Laryngoscope, 2010
- Subjects
MANDIBLE surgery; OSTEOTOMY; FACIAL nerve; ADENOMA; PAROTID glands
- Publication
Laryngoscope, 2010, Vol 120, Issue 8, p1557
- ISSN
0023-852X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/lary.20872