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Boschetti CE, Vitagliano R, Cornacchini N, Santagata M, Caliendo V, Belfiore MP, Colella G, Tartaro G, Cappabianca S. Safety and Aesthetics of Autologous Dermis-Fat Graft after Parotidectomy: A Multidisciplinary Retrospective Study. J Pers Med 2023; 13:1200. [PMID: 37623451 PMCID: PMC10456015 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13081200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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(1) Background: In surgical procedures for maxillofacial tumours, it is challenging to preserve functional and cosmetic properties in the affected patients. The use of fat grafting is considered as a valuable alternative to overcome postoperative aesthetic asymmetry problems. (2) Methods: In this study, we enrolled thirty patients with parotid gland tumours in which a partial or complete parotidectomy was performed with positioning in the parotid bed of autologous dermis-fat grafts. We evaluated the satisfaction rate of the patients and the objective efficacy in solving the deformity by comparing MRI data before and after surgery. (3) Results: Twenty-six patients showed a satisfying cosmetic result with proper facial symmetry between the affected side and the healthy one. Two patients presented mild postsurgical complications such as haematomas, and two patients reported temporary weakness of the facial nerve related to the parotidectomy. (4) Conclusions: Based on the imaging data obtained via MRI before and after surgery, we can assess that the employment of fat grafts in parotidectomy surgical procedures gives good cosmetic results and does not affect the post operative management and follow up of oncologic patients.
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- Ciro Emiliano Boschetti
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.E.B.); (N.C.); (M.S.); (G.C.); (G.T.)
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.E.B.); (N.C.); (M.S.); (G.C.); (G.T.)
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.E.B.); (N.C.); (M.S.); (G.C.); (G.T.)
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.E.B.); (N.C.); (M.S.); (G.C.); (G.T.)
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Piazza Luigi Miraglia, 80138 Naples, Italy; (V.C.); (M.P.B.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Piazza Luigi Miraglia, 80138 Naples, Italy; (V.C.); (M.P.B.); (S.C.)
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.E.B.); (N.C.); (M.S.); (G.C.); (G.T.)
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.E.B.); (N.C.); (M.S.); (G.C.); (G.T.)
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Piazza Luigi Miraglia, 80138 Naples, Italy; (V.C.); (M.P.B.); (S.C.)
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Fatani B, Alabood AA, Alkhayatt NM, Alzahrani HH, Al-Safadi A. Facial Reconstruction Using Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) Flap: A Review of the Literature. Cureus 2023; 15:e34575. [PMID: 36883082 PMCID: PMC9985697 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.34575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The sternocleidomastoid (SCM) flap has been used for a long time in protective coverage of major vessels, reconstruction of intraoral pharyngeal, closure of pharyngo-cutaneous fistulas, and augmentation of soft tissue defects in the oral and maxillofacial region. However, this flap is not yet commonly used due to doubtful blood supply to the flap. This flap offers favorable esthetic results, combined flap, rich vascularization, and the possibility of shifting the two heads of the muscle. Thus, this flap has been used broadly in the maxillofacial region to reconstruct the defects of the post-parotidectomy, mandible, pharynx, and floor of the mouth defects. Previous studies discussed the use of a SCM flap following parotidectomy. However, few studies explained the use of SCMs in facial reconstruction. This study aims to review published articles discussing the use of SCMs for facial reconstruction.
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- Bader Fatani
- Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, SAU
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- College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, SAU
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- Surgery and Pharmacy, King Khaled University Hospital, King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, SAU
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Kadota H, Yoshida T. Infrahyoid myofascial flap transfer for the prevention of concave deformity and gustatory sweating after parotidectomy. Auris Nasus Larynx 2021; 49:484-494. [PMID: 34772563 DOI: 10.1016/j.anl.2021.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Revised: 10/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Concave deformities and gustatory sweating are the most common complications that cause substantial patient dissatisfaction after parotidectomy. Various surgical methods to prevent these complications have been described. However, effective techniques have not been established, especially in patients with medium- to large-sized parotidectomy defects. We evaluated the utility of infrahyoid myofascial flap reconstruction of parotidectomy defects for the prevention of these complications. METHODS We conducted a retrospective case series study in patients with a benign or malignant parotid tumor measuring over 4 cm who underwent immediate pedicle infrahyoid myofascial flap reconstruction after total or subtotal parotidectomy or total resection of either the superficial or deep parotid gland at our hospital. Subjective analyses of facial symmetry, postoperative concave deformities of the anterior neck, gustatory sweating, voice disorders, odynophagia, neck scarring in the parotid and anterior neck areas, sensory disorders, pain, and neck stiffness were performed using patient interview data. Objective evaluations of facial symmetry were made by the first or second author. Both analyses were performed after a follow-up of more than six months. Additionally, patient demographic data, clinicopathological factors, parotidectomy and skin incision types, flap survival, and postoperative complications were evaluated. RESULTS We included eight patients (male, n=5; mean age, 69.3 years [range, 37-93 years]). Procedures included total or subtotal parotidectomy (n=4), superficial lobe parotidectomy (n=2), and deep lobe parotidectomy with partial superficial lobe parotidectomy (n=2). Infrahyoid myofascial flaps reached the cranial tip of the parotid defect without tension, and their volume sufficiently filled the parotidectomy defect in all patients. There were no local signs of insufficient blood flow within the transferred flaps. OBJECTIVE AND SUBJECTIVE: assessments were made after a mean duration of 1.2 years (range, 0.6-1.8). Postoperatively, no patient subjectively reported facial asymmetry. Objectively, facial symmetry was "good" in four patients and "fair" in four patients. No distinctly visible concave deformity in the parotid or anterior neck area occurred in any patient. Gustatory sweating occurred in one patient; this individual had the largest parotidectomy defect. Only one patient experienced donor site morbidity (mild anterior neck stiffness) related to infrahyoid myofascial flap elevation. CONCLUSION Although complete prevention of gustatory sweating was unsuccessful, infrahyoid myofascial flap reconstruction of medium- to large-sized parotidectomy defects led to postoperative facial symmetry with minimal donor site morbidity.
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- Hideki Kadota
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kyushu University Hospital, Japan; Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Sasebo Kyosai Hospital, Japan.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Sasebo Kyosai Hospital, Japan
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Jain A, Rai A. Meta-Analysis to Evaluate the Efficacy of Sternocleidomastoid Muscle Flap as a Reconstruction Modality in Prevention of Frey's Syndrome Following Parotidectomy. J Maxillofac Oral Surg 2021; 20:310-318. [PMID: 33927502 PMCID: PMC8041995 DOI: 10.1007/s12663-020-01380-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND One of the commonest complications following parotidectomy is Frey's syndrome (FS). The use of sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) flap to prevent FS is controversial. Hence, this study has been designed to compare the effect of SCM flap with no reconstruction in prevention of FS following parotidectomy. METHODOLOGY An exhaustive literature search was conducted in July 2019. Studies focusing on sternocleidomastoid flap following parotidectomy were included in the meta-analysis. A random effects model was used to generate pooled estimates. Odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval was calculated for subjective symptoms and objective test. RESULTS A total of 125 studies were identified, out of which 17 studies were recruited in the meta-analysis. Sixteen studies were analyzed for the subjective symptoms, and ten were analyzed for the objective signs. There was no statistically significant difference in the occurrence of FS with the use of SCM flap on objective analysis. However, the subjective analysis showed a statistically significant reduction in FS following reconstruction with SCM flap after parotidectomy. CONCLUSION The present meta-analysis suggests that the use of SCM flap following parotidectomy has no effect in reducing the incidence of Frey's syndrome.
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- Anuj Jain
- Department of Trauma and Emergency Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh India
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- Department of Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh India
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De Virgilio A, Costantino A, Russo E, Ferreli F, Pellini R, Petruzzi G, Zocchi J, Spriano G, Mercante G. Different Surgical Strategies in the Prevention of Frey Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Laryngoscope 2021; 131:1761-1768. [PMID: 33502015 DOI: 10.1002/lary.29414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Revised: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE/HYPOTHESIS To define the best surgical technique able to reduce Frey syndrome (FS) incidence after parotidectomy. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review and network meta-analysis. METHODS An arm-based network analysis was conducted using a Bayesian hierarchical model. The primary and secondary outcomes were the incidence of subjective (clinical) and objective (positive starch-iodine test result) FS, respectively. RESULTS A total of 3830 patients with a median age of 50.35 years (n = 2323; IQR 44.25-54.18) were included for six interventions [temporoparietal fascia (TPFF), free fat graft (FFG), acellular dermal matrix (ADM), sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) flap, and superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) flap]. If compared to no treatment, the greatest reduction of subjective (clinical) FS incidence was measured for the TPFF (OR: 0.07, CI: 0.004-0.57), the ADM (OR: 0.09, CI: 0.02-0.35), and the FFG (OR: 0.11, CI: 0.03-0.42) techniques. However, a significant difference was measured also for the SCM flap (OR: 0.38, CI: 0.18-0.73) and for the SMAS flap (OR: 0.42, CI: 0.19-0.97). All treatments showed a significant reduction of the objective FS incidence if compared to no treatment (FFG, OR: 0.06, CI: 0.002-0.62; TPFF, OR: 0.07, CI: 0.01-0.33; ADM, OR: 0.11, CI: 0.03-0.44; SMAS, OR: 0.36, CI: 0.17-0.71; SCM, OR: 0.40, CI: 0.19-0.74). CONCLUSIONS TPFF, ADM, and FFG seem to be the best treatment strategies to prevent FS after parotidectomy. Further randomized controlled trials comparing these techniques should be conducted to define specific indications. Laryngoscope, 131:1761-1768, 2021.
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- Armando De Virgilio
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, Pieve Emanuele - Milan, Italy.,Otorhinolaryngology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, Rozzano - Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, Pieve Emanuele - Milan, Italy.,Otorhinolaryngology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, Rozzano - Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, Pieve Emanuele - Milan, Italy.,Otorhinolaryngology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, Rozzano - Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, Pieve Emanuele - Milan, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, Pieve Emanuele - Milan, Italy.,Otorhinolaryngology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, Rozzano - Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, Pieve Emanuele - Milan, Italy.,Otorhinolaryngology Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, Rozzano - Milan, Italy
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Zenke J, Alenazi A, Sommerfeld C, Pyne J, Idris S, Darwish A, Seikaly H, Ansari K. Long-Term Results of a Pedicled and Innervated Sternocleidomastoid Muscle Flap to Immediately Reconstruct Superficial Parotidectomy Defects. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2020; 22:420-426. [DOI: 10.1089/fpsam.2020.0073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Julianna Zenke
- Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery and Communication Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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Reconstruction using sternocleidomastoid muscle flap versus posterior belly of digastric muscle flap compared with no reconstruction following superficial parotidectomy. Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 25:81-87. [PMID: 32827113 DOI: 10.1007/s10006-020-00892-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The most common complications following superficial parotidectomy are formation of contour deformity and development of Frey's syndrome. Multiple modalities are being used to prevent these complications. We hereby intend to compare the reconstruction modalities (sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle flap, posterior belly of digastric (PBD) muscle flap) with) No reconstruction (NR) following superficial parotidectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS A comparative study was designed which included 15 patients requiring parotidectomy. These patients were divided into three groups viz. SCM, PBD, and NR. The functional outcome (facial nerve involvement, Frey syndrome, ear lobule sensation, neck movements) and the esthetic results were evaluated subjectively and objectively. The outcomes were statistically evaluated using chi-square test and ANOVA test. RESULTS Facial nerve palsy occurred in 2 cases in each group, and all of them recovered completely within 6 months. The Minor starch iodine test was positive in 1 patient in the SCM group, in 2 patients in the PBD group, and in 4 patients in the NR group; only 1 patient of PBD group and 3 patients of NR group complained of gustatory sweating. Neck movements were unaffected in the PBD and NR groups; however, 1 patient complained of mild discomfort and pain during neck movements in the SCM group. CONCLUSION Primary closure showed the worst results regarding cosmetic deformity. Hence, it is recommended to mandatorily reconstruct the defect. However, the sternocleidomastoid muscle flap is a better cosmetic option compared with posterior belly of digastric muscle flap. In cases with larger defects, a combination of both the flaps can be used. SCM flap also lowers the incidence of Frey syndrome objectively and subjectively with no reported hazard of the spinal accessory nerve and mildly affected neck movements.
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Lambiel S, Dulguerov N, Courvoisier DS, Dulguerov P. Minor Parotidectomy Complications: A Systematic Review. Laryngoscope 2020; 131:571-579. [PMID: 32678921 DOI: 10.1002/lary.28912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2019] [Revised: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To report descriptive statistics for minor parotidectomy complications. METHODS A systematic review was performed, selecting 235 studies for analysis. The incidence of complications was tabulated, and descriptive statistics calculated. Outlier studies, 1 standard deviation above the mean, were reexamined to determine potential causal factors for each complication. All studies were examined for statistically significant differences for any potential causal factor. RESULTS The pooled incidence of minor complications reported were hematoma 2.9% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.4-3.5), wound infection 2.3% (95% CI: 1.8-2.9), sialocele 4.5% (95% CI: 3.5-5.7), salivary fistula 3.1% (95% CI: 2.6-3.7), flap necrosis 1.7% (95% CI: 1.1-2.5), scar issues 3.6% (95% CI: 2.4-5.4), numbness 33.9% (95% CI: 25.6-43.4), and deformity 11.8 (95% CI: 6.9-19.5). Implants result in more wound complications, such as hematoma, sialocele, or salivary fistula. Sialocele and salivary fistula appear more frequently after less extensive parotid surgery, whereas hematoma, wound infections, flap necrosis, and aesthetic considerations are worse with more extensive resections. CONCLUSIONS Minor parotidectomy complications are more frequent than generally assumed and related to certain factors that should be investigated. Laryngoscope, 131:571-579, 2021.
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- Silvia Lambiel
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Geneva University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Geneva University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Geneva University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland.,Center for Otorhinolaryngology-Maxillofacial and Head and Neck Surgery, La Tour Hospital, La Tour Medical Group, Meyrin, Switzerland
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Stefanizzi IM, Petroni G, Pallocci M, Treglia M, Arcangeli M, Giugliano P, Feola A. Iatrogenic injury of the spinal accessory nerve in selective superficial parotidectomy. Chirurgia (Bucur) 2020. [DOI: 10.23736/s0394-9508.19.04968-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Chen CY, Chen PR, Chou YF. Intra-auricular modification of facelift incision decreased the risk of Frey syndrome. Tzu Chi Med J 2019; 31:266-269. [PMID: 31867256 PMCID: PMC6905232 DOI: 10.4103/tcmj.tcmj_117_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2018] [Revised: 07/25/2018] [Accepted: 08/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Objective Frey syndrome is a complication followed by parotidectomy which caused gustatory sweating and facial flush. There were several methods for the prevention of Frey syndrome, but most of them had no obvious effects. In this study, we compare the intra-auricular modification of facelift incision with the traditional lazy-S incision to see if it can decrease the risk of Frey syndrome. Materials and Methods This is a retrospective study. From 2003 to 2009, a total of 61 patients with benign parotid tumor who received parotidectomy at Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital and were followed at outpatient department for at least 5 years were enrolled. Patients were divided into two groups according to the type of incisions during operation: (1) Group M: intra-auricular modification of facelift incision or (2) Group S: traditional lazy-S incision. All patients received the partial thickness sternocleidomastoid muscle flap. Clinical data including age, gender, pathologic result, presentation of Frey syndrome, size of tumor, length of operation, blood loss from surgery, length of placement of drain, total amount of drainage, and length of stay were collected and analyzed. Results Sixty-one patients were enrolled. Eighteen patients were in Group M and forty-three were in Group S. There was no significant difference of age, gender, and size of tumor between the two groups. The pathologic results included parotitis, pleomorphic adenoma, Warthin's tumor, and others. No significant difference of pathologic results, blood loss from surgery, length of placement of drain, total amount of drainage, and length of stay between two groups was obtained. The length of operation was longer in Group M (P = 0.001) and the incidence of Frey syndrome was lower in Group M than Group S (P < 0.05). Conclusions The use of intra-auricular modification of facelift incision can decrease the incidence of Frey syndrome.
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- Chih-Ying Chen
- Department of Otolaryngology, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan.,School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan.,School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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Cuzzocrea F, Ghiara M, Vanelli R, Medetti M, Lombardini AA, Benazzo F, Mauramati S, Mossinelli C, Herman I, Benazzo M. Smart flap of sternocleidomastoid muscle in anterior cervical spine surgery: Surgical anatomical dissection technique. Head Neck 2019; 42:587-589. [PMID: 31675162 DOI: 10.1002/hed.25976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2019] [Accepted: 09/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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The use of sternocleidomastoid muscle flap has firstly been described in 1909. In spine surgery, it is usually reserved in the cases of revision after anterior cervical spine procedures. The aim of this article is to introduce its usage as prophylactic measure in cases at high risk of iatrogenic fistula formation. The procedure consists of three main steps: sternocleidomastoid isolation, flap design and harvesting, and flap fixation. The use of a surgical anchor allows a better adherence to the plate preventing hematoma formation. The use of SCM smart flap in primary anterior cervical spine surgery as a prophylactic method could be considered a safe and feasible procedure in patients with a high risk of iatrogenic fistulas.
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- Fabrizio Cuzzocrea
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Otorhinolaryngology, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Otorhinolaryngology, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Otorhinolaryngology, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Otorhinolaryngology, Pavia, Italy
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DALOĞLU MUSTAFA, GÜNEY KENAN. THE INCIDENCE AND SEVERITY OF FREY’S SYNDROME AFTER PAROTIDECTOMY: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY. ENT UPDATES 2019. [DOI: 10.32448/entupdates.568049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Sternocleidomastoid Flap in Parotid Surgery: A Case Series. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2018; 70:434-437. [PMID: 30211104 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-018-1368-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2018] [Accepted: 04/13/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Superficial and deep parotidectomies are known treatments for benign and malignant neoplasms of parotid glands. Due to the gland's proximity to facial nerve and other vital structures, this surgery carries the highest risk of facial nerve palsy. Another frequently overlooked complication, which can be detrimental to patient's life style is Frey's syndrome, or gustatory sweating. Other complications include flap necrosis and various contour deformities. We conducted this study on a group of 40 patients of parotid swellings to assess usage of sternocleidomastoid flap in prevention of Frey's syndrome, contour deformities, flap necrosis, salivary fistula and drain related injuries. We divided the patients in two groups based on the usage of sternomastoid flap. In Group A, the patients underwent superficial or total parotidectomies with a partial thickness, superiorly based sternomastoid flap. In Group B, no sternomastoid flap was placed. The incidence of Frey's syndrome was seen to be 3 times in Group B, while a visible contour deformity was seen in a third of patients in Group B, with Group A reporting no incidence. Also Group A, did not see any cases of flap necrosis or salivary fistula, while Group B saw 3 and 2 cases respectively. Also, among the two revision cases done in Group A, the one with previously placed sternomastoid flap (done by us 3 years back) had an excellent plane preserved, while another revision case without sternomastoid flap saw a complete adherence of facial nerve to overlying skin, resulting in Grade II permanent facial palsy. Parotidectomy is a technically challenging surgery in regards to important structures in the vicinity. Even with ostensibly perfect technique, facial nerve injury can occur for unknown reasons. All in all, sternomastoid flap is an acceptable modality to fill the parotidectomy defect, improve the facial contour and reduce the incidences of Frey's syndrome and skin necrosis.
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The Effectiveness of Sternocleidomastoid Flap Versus Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System Flap for the Prevention of Frey Syndrome and Facial Depressed Deformity in Parotid Surgery for Pleomorphic Adenoma. Ann Plast Surg 2018; 80:125-129. [DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000001233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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