The purpose of this study was to compare 2 types of reconstruction techniques:
sternocleidomastoid (SCM) flap and superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) flap …

Purpose: Comparison of Frey syndrome rates following superficial parotidectomy and partial
superficial parotidectomy for pleomorphic adenoma. Methods: Fifty patients diagnosed with …

Background Frey's syndrome (FS) is defined as facial sweating due to gustatory stimuli
following surgery or trauma of the parotid gland. Concomitant symptoms may occur in the …

The sternocleidomastoid muscle flap may play a significant role in reducing the incidence of
Frey's syndrome and maintaining facial contour after parotidectomy. Patients who underwent …

To evaluate the quality of life after surgery for benign neoplastic disease of the parotid gland.
Forty-nine patients who underwent surgery for benign parotid disease between January …

Purpose: The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the incidence of Frey's
syndrome after parotid gland surgery with elevation of a skin flap versus the interposition of …

The objective of this study was to evaluate a total parotidectomy performed through a face-lift
incision integrated with a temporal fascia flap. We have accomplished a group of 40 cases of …

Between 1992 and 2002, 46 patients who underwent standard superficial parotidectomy
with a superficial muscoloaponeurotic system (SMAS) preservation technique were included …

Importance: Conventional reconstruction techniques for superficial parotidectomy have been
criticized for their ability to provide long-term volumetric correction and to prevent Frey's …

Background Parotidectomy is the primary treatment for parotid gland tumors. However,
complications may include a prominent facial scar or infra-auricular depressed deformity …