Sialocutaneous fistula to the external auditory canal repaired with superficial parotidectomy and temporoparietal flap: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Gustatory otorrhea can lead to cutaneous changes, recurrent infection, and social disruption. We present a case of a late, evolving sialocutaneous fistula to the external auditory canal, managed surgically after failing conservative therapies. This case is unique by late evolution, whereby the symptoms presented with significance 27 years after her operation and 19 years after mild symptoms initially arose.

Patient concerns

Gustatory, left-sided clear otorrhea with acutely increased volume over 8 months causing social disruption.

Diagnoses

Sialocutaneous fistula to the external auditory canal.

Interventions

Superficial parotidectomy and temporoparietal flap for closure of fistula.

Outcomes

No postoperative complications and resolution of gustat

SUBMITTER: van der Woerd BD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5662334 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature