Classifications and surgical treatments of venous malformations in parotid region.
- Author:
Xiao MA
1
;
Chun-ming LIU
;
Hong-chen LIU
;
Jia-ke CHAI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Child; Hemangioma, Cavernous; classification; surgery; Humans; Male; Parotid Neoplasms; classification; surgery; Parotid Region; blood supply; Vascular Malformations; classification; surgery; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2007;23(6):496-499
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo summarize clinical and pathological characteristics and surgical experiences of venous malformations in parotid region.
METHODS39 cases of venous malformations in parotid region were divided into peripheral, honeycomb-like and reticular three classifications according to clinical manifestations and histological characters. Surgical treatments were correspondingly selected as overall excision, overall excision and superficial lob of parotid excision after facial nerve dissection, overall excision and superficial lob of parotid excision combined with pingyangmycin injection.
RESULTS26 cases were cured, 9 cases with excellent result and 4 cases with effective result.
CONCLUSIONSThe new effective classification of venous malformations in parotid region can be a guide to the selection of the therapy on them.
