En-bloc Dissection of Deep and Superficial lobe of Parotid gland with Preserving the Facial Nerve.
- Author:
Eun Chang CHOI
1
;
Yoon Woo KOH
;
Hyun Chul YOON
;
Sun Goo KIM
;
Jong Bum YOO
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. eunchangmd@yumc.yonsei.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Parotidectomy;
Parotid tumor
- MeSH:
Facial Nerve*;
Parotid Gland*
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2001;44(6):662-665
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Total parotidectomy is indicated when the tumor is originated from a deep lobe of the parotid gland. Because of the facial nerve, the usual sequence of total parotidectomy of a deep lobe tumor is to first perform superficial parotidectomy separately and then to remove the deep lobe. However, it is desirable to remove the parotid gland en-bloc while preserving the facial nerve. We designed a simple procedure that could remove a deep lobe tumor without separating the superficial portion of the parotid gland. This surgical technique is discussed with the present cases.
