Parotidectomy using the Harmonic scalpel: ten years of experience at a rural academic health center

Parotidectomy using the Harmonic scalpel: ten years of experience at a rural academic health center

Abstract Background Parotidectomy is one of the most commonly performed procedures by otorhinolaryngologists. Traditionally dissection is performed with a combination of a steel scalpel and bipolar cautery; however, starting in the early 2000s, the Harmonic scalpel has provided an alternative method...

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Main Authors: Marc A. Polacco, Andrew M. Pintea, Benoit J. Gosselin, Joseph A. Paydarfar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:Head & Face Medicine
Subjects:
Parotidectomy
Harmonic
Blood loss
Operative time
Cost
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13005-017-0141-5

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