Facial paralysis after superficial parotidectomy: analysis of possible predictors of this complication
ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Salivary gland tumors represent 3-10% of all head and neck neoplasms. These tumors occur predominantly in major salivary glands. The parotid gland is affected most often, ranging from 36.6% to 83%. The pleomorphic adenoma comprises 45-60% of all salivary gland tumors. Severa...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
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| Series: | Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology |
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