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- Title
Complications of parotid surgery: The need for selectivity.
- Authors
Owen, E. R. T. C.; Banerjee, A. K.; Kissin, M.; Kark, A. E.
- Abstract
The morbidity rate following 112 operations on the parotid gland is reported. Facial nerve palsy (temporary, 38 per cent; permanent, 9 per cent) and Frey's syndrome (11 per cent) were common following superficial parotidectomy. For pleomorphic adenoma and malignant lesions this procedure is justified. Benign conditions, which can be diagnosed preoperatively, should be treated by more limited surgery which has a lower complication rate.
- Publication
British Journal of Surgery, 1989, Vol 76, Issue 10, p1034
- ISSN
0007-1323
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/bjs.1800761016