Early management of parotid gland injury with oral nortriptyline and closed drain

Author: Chan Min CHUNG ¹ ; Sung Jae WEE ; Hyoseob LIM ; Sang Hun CHO ; Jong Wook LEE
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1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang, Korea
Publication Type:Case Report
From:Archives of Craniofacial Surgery 2020;21(4):253-256
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Parotid gland plays the most critical role in saliva secretion in the oral cavity. Parotid gland injuries due to facial trauma can cause various complications such as formation of a fistula or sialocele. Thus, such saliva-related complications can interfere with wound healing and increase the risk of infection. Several previous studies have discussed the treatment of fistula or sialocele. Nonetheless, prevention of such complications is of utmost importance. We present a case of parotid gland injury due to trauma to the cheeks that was surgically treated, with early postoperative management involving oral administration of nortriptyline and closed drainage, without complications.