Introduction Most patients after either superficial or total parotidectomy develop facial deformity and Frey syndrome, which leads to a significant degree of patient dissatisfaction. Objective Assess ...

The literature search identified 293 relevant studies to inform the evidence base for this guideline. Six main clinical questions were addressed, which included subquestions on preoperative ...

Parotidectomy is the surgical removal of the parotid glands, which are the largest of the salivary glands located on each side of the face in front of the ears. This surgery may be necessary to remove ...

The parotid glands are the two largest salivary glands in the body. Tumors and masses can grow in the parotid glands, and may require treatment. David Eisele, M.D., head and neck surgeon and Andelot ...

A parotidectomy is surgery to remove part or all of a tumor (benign or cancerous) in the parotid gland. Dr. Wojtek Mydlarz, director of Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Surgery for the National Capital ...

A parotidectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the parotid gland, a gland in your face that helps make saliva. Parotidectomies are used to remove both cancerous and benign (noncancerous) growths ...

The clinical symptoms of Frey's syndrome include sweating and flushing of the cheek when eating and chewing. It results from abnormal regrowth of damaged autonomic nerve fibres of the parotid glands, ...

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital opened a head and neck practice at it main campus in South Jacksonville, HCA announced June 11. HCA Florida Jacksonville Head and Neck Specialists is at 3627 University ...

Describes the nature of a clinical study. Types include: Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results. Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new ...

Meet the Royal Stoke consultant plastic surgeon who is helping to transform the lives of skin cancer patients. Kamal Bisarya is also helping to shape and improve cancer services at a local, regional ...

ABSTRACT: Background: Myoepithelial carcinoma is a rare form of parotid gland cancer characterized by its specific histopathological features involving malignant epithelial and myoepithelial cells.

ABSTRACT: Background: Myoepithelial carcinoma is a rare form of parotid gland cancer characterized by its specific histopathological features involving malignant epithelial and myoepithelial cells.