Esthetic and functional reconstruction after parotidectomy in pediatric patients - A case series.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-2015
Abstract
Parotidectomy is a mainstay of treatment for benign and malignant parotid lesions in children and adults. Depending on surgical methods used and tumor size, parotidectomy may result in significant facial disfigurement as well as functional challenges. We describe a series of four pediatric patients, ages 13-16 who presented to our clinic with a parotid mass. All patients underwent parotidectomy with immediate reconstruction by local tissue rearrangement or free fat graft. Esthetic and functional reconstruction after parotidectomy is not well described in pediatric otolaryngology literature. A review of current literature and description of reconstructive methods is included.
Volume
79
Issue
12
First Page
2442
Last Page
2445
ISSN
1872-8464
Published In/Presented At
Bryant, L. M., Cognetti, D., Baker, A., Roy, S., Johnston, D. R., Curry, J., & Krein, H. (2015). Esthetic and functional reconstruction after parotidectomy in pediatric patients - A case series. International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology, 79(12), 2442–2445. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijporl.2015.09.027
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
26474834
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article