Algorithm for the reconstruction of the parotid region: a single institution experience

CB Dou, SR Ma, SL Zhang, H Su, ZL Yu, J Jia - BMC Oral Health, 2024 - Springer
Objective This study aims to discuss the characteristics and treatment methods of malignant
tumors in the parotid region, as well as the therapeutic effects of immediate free flap …

Reconstruction of complex total parotidectomy defects using the free anterolateral thigh flap: a classification system and algorithm

RM Elliott, GS Weinstein, DW Low… - Annals of plastic …, 2011 - journals.lww.com
Background: Composite defects resulting from total parotidectomy present unique
reconstructive challenges. This study reviews our experience using the anterolateral thigh …

Total parotidectomy defect reconstruction using the buried free flap

SB Cannady, R Seth, MA Fritz… - … —Head and Neck …, 2010 - journals.sagepub.com
OBJECTIVE 1) Present an alternative method of total parotidectomy with or without neck
dissection defect reconstruction that results in improved cosmesis. 2) Describe applications …

Reconstruction of complex defects of the parotid region using a lateral thoracic wall donor site

F Biglioli, M Pedrazzoli, D Rabbiosi, G Colletti… - Journal of Cranio …, 2013 - Elsevier
Radical treatment of parotid neoplasms may lead to complex parotid defects that present
functional and aesthetic reconstructive challenges. We report our experience using the …

Reconstruction of post–radical parotidectomy defects

S Ch'ng, BG Ashford, K Gao… - Plastic and …, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Background: Radical parotidectomy presents a unique combination of reconstructive
challenges. The high visibility of the region and the specialized structures involved create an …

Facial reanimation and reconstruction of the radical parotidectomy

AP David, R Seth, PD Knott - Facial Plastic Surgery …, 2021 - facialplastic.theclinics.com
Total parotidectomy with facial nerve sacrifice (radical parotidectomy) is performed to treat
as many as 20% of parotid gland malignancies when the facial nerve is invaded by a tumor …

Reconstructive techniques of the parotid region

GD Orabona, G Salzano, M Petrocelli… - Journal of …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Purpose The aim of our study was to evaluate and check (analyze and compare the results)
the complications of patients with benign parotid disease reconstructed with the 3 …

Comprehensive approach to reestablishing form and function after radical parotidectomy

PJ Ciolek, BL Prendes, MA Fritz - American Journal of Otolaryngology, 2018 - Elsevier
Introduction The reconstructive goals following radical parotidectomy include restoration of
symmetry, reanimation of the face, and reestablishment of oral competence. We present our …

Reconstruction of total parotidectomy defects with a de‐epithelialized submental flap

N Goyal, DG Deschler… - Laryngoscope investigative …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Objective Total parotidectomy yields a large surgical defect that leads to both cosmetic and
functional deficits which can be addressed with reconstruction. We evaluated the role of a …

Reconstruction of complex total parotidectomy defect with a chimeric anterolateral thigh perforator flap and vascularized motor branch of femoral nerve grafting

Z Xu, W Duan, X Tan, C Sun - Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2015 - Elsevier
Reconstruction of complex total parotidectomy defects after ablation is always a challenge
for surgeons. The surgical technique in reconstructing total parotidectomy defects using an …