2014•PubMedRequires access
[Anatomy of marginal mandibular branch of facial nerve in partial parotidectomy].
Shuo Li, Chunsheng Gao, Zhengde Du, Qiong Yang, Fei Liu, Quanming Zhang, Xiaomeng Zhang
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To study our experiences in anatomy of marginal mandibular branch of facial never in partial parotidectomy. METHOD: Thirty-eight cases receiving partial parotidectomy were analyzed retrospectively, and marginal mandibular branch of facial nerve were separated in all cases. RESULT: Temporary facial paralysis appeared in 2 cases and Frey's syndrome appeared in 2 cases. There was no patient appeared the recurrence in the 1-3 years followed up time. CONCLUSION: Partial parotidectomy with anatomy of marginal mandibular branch of facial nerve is a safe, effective and minimally invasive therapeutic method for benign tumor on parotid gland (<5 cm).