Conservative Parotidectomy for Benign Parotid Tumors.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2013.56.10.617
- Author:
Oh Jin KWON
1
;
Jin Pyeong KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea. jinpyeong@gnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Extracapsular dissection;
Parotid neoplasm;
Partial superficial parotidectomy
- MeSH:
Parotid Neoplasms;
Postoperative Complications;
Recurrence
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2013;56(10):617-622
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Superficial parotidectomy is the most widely accepted form of the treatment for benign parotid tumors. But the risk of postoperative complications for the treatment of a benign condition cannot be ignored. Recent studies suggest that conservative parotidectomy (partial superficial parotidectomy or extracapsular dissection) might be the reliable option for the resection of benign parotid tumors. Conservative parotidectomy showed similar recurrence rate and lesser post operative complications than superficial parotidectomy.
