Clinical study of the improved benign parotid tumor resection in 68 cases

Objective: To reduce the postoperative complications of benign parotid tumor by improving the tumor resection,including retaining great auricular nerve,parotideomasseterica fascia,parotid major duct and parts of the parotid gland.Methods: Sixty-eight cases of benign parotid tumor were included in the study.According to the site of tumor,anatomies of the general facial nerve,temporofacial trunk branch and cervicofacial trunk branch were conducted,or the regional resection of parotid gland tumors were carried out.Results: Sixty-eight operations were completed successfully without any postoperative salivary fistula.The great auricular nerve was reserved and the earlobe and periotic numbness recovered in 6~9 months.Five cases of temporary facial paralysis recovered in a week to 6 months after the operation.Frey's syndrome occurred in two cases.Hollow in operative region was not obvious.Conclusion: Improved surgical removal of benign parotid tumor described above lowers the postoperative complications,as compared with the routine surgical procedures.