Reconstructive trends and complications following parotidectomy: incidence and predictors in 11,057 cases

Reconstructive trends and complications following parotidectomy: incidence and predictors in 11,057 cases

Abstract Background Parotidectomy is a common treatment option for parotid neoplasms and the complications associated with this procedure can cause significant morbidity. Reconstruction following parotidectomy is utilized to address contour deformity and facial nerve paralysis. This study aims to de...

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Main Authors: Cory Donovan Bovenzi, Peter Ciolek, Meghan Crippen, Joseph M. Curry, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Subjects:
Parotidectomy
Complications
Facial nerve
NSQIP
Reconstruction
Epidemiology
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40463-019-0387-y

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