Selective Deep Lobe Parotidectomy vs Total Parotidectomy for Patients With Benign Deep Lobe Parotid Tumors.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Limited literature exists on surgical outcomes after selective deep lobe parotidectomy (SDLP) with preservation of superficial lobe for patients with benign deep lobe tumors.

Objective

To compare the following factors for SDLP vs total parotidectomy for patients with benign tumors in the deep lobe: postoperative complications, including facial nerve paresis or paralysis, Frey syndrome, first bite syndrome, cosmetic defect, sialocele formation, and wound infection; and tumor control and recurrence.

Design, setting, and participants

This case series included 273 adults who underwent SDLP (n = 177) or total parotidectomy (n = 96) at a single tertiary care institution for benign parotid tumors located in the deep lobe or deep lobe and parapharynx from January 1

SUBMITTER: Wallerius KP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10540055 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature