Background The goals of parotid reconstruction are to provide accurate volume
reconstruction of the defect while minimizing ptosis, optimize color match to surrounding …

OBJECTIVES: The study goal was to show that the lateral arm flap is a viable reconstructive
option for complex parotidectomy defects. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: We studied a …

Radical treatment of parotid neoplasms may lead to complex parotid defects that present
functional and aesthetic reconstructive challenges. We report our experience using the …

Object Surgical treatment of parotid malignancies may frequently involve facial nerve
amputation to achieve oncological radical resection. The entire facial nerve branching from …

Background Total parotidectomy with facial nerve sacrifice creates 2 challenging
reconstructive problems: restoration of facial contour and facial nerve rehabilitation. Strong …

Background: Tumours of the parotid gland are generally managed surgically without
reconstruction. The usual long-term outcomes of these techniques are facial scars …

Background A radical parotidectomy with facial nerve sacrifice results in facial nerve
paralysis as well as a volume and often cutaneous defect. Prior experience with nerve …

Reconstruction of complex total parotidectomy defects after ablation is always a challenge
for surgeons. The surgical technique in reconstructing total parotidectomy defects using an …

Introduction The reconstructive goals following radical parotidectomy include restoration of
symmetry, reanimation of the face, and reestablishment of oral competence. We present our …

Objective (1) To evaluate the effectiveness of the superficial musculoaponeurotic system
(SMAS) flap and free fat graft in reconstructing the parotidectomy defect.(2) To evaluate the …