Background Removal of part or all of the parotid gland may leave a visible contour defect
and may also be associated with complications such as Frey's syndrome. These aesthetic …

Background: Frey's syndrome and facial asymmetry from loss of parotid tissue are long-term
sequelae of parotid surgeries causing significant morbidity. Various techniques have been …

Parotidectomy is a common surgical procedure. Resultant contour defect, Frey's syndrome,
and facial nerve rehabilitation deserve special consideration. Microsurgical techniques …

Background Parotidectomy is the standard procedure for treatment of many parotid lesions;
however, it has several drawbacks. Facial asymmetry and Frey's syndrome are the most …

The 3 most common problems after a parotidectomy are cheek contour deformity, Frey
syndrome (gustatory sweating), and a visible scar on the neck. These problems can …

Superficial parotidectomy is a well-established treatment for the early stages of tumors
involving the parotid gland. However, there are 3 problems with traditional superficial …

Objectives To assess the outcomes of abdominal dermal‐fat grafting following superficial
and total parotidectomy. Methods A retrospective chart review of parotidectomy patients was …

Background Parotidectomy is the treatment of choice in many parotid tumors. Due to the
extensive nature of the procedure, unfavorable complications such as gustatory sweating …

Objective To examine the role of dermis-fat grafts in preventing gustatory sweating and in
the reconstruction of facial contour defects after parotidectomy. Patients Twenty-three …

Background: Frey's syndrome and cosmesis are important considerations in parotid surgery.
Placement of an interpositional barrier can prevent these complications; however, surgical …