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Preparation of Murine Submandibular Salivary Gland for Upright Intravital Microscopy

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Basket submandibular gland suspension.

Bahman Guyuron¹, David Jackowe, Seree Iamphongsai

¹Cleveland, Ohio From the Department of Plastic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

|September 4, 2008

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A new basket submandibular gland suspension technique effectively treats ptotic submandibular glands, offering long-term neck rejuvenation. This minimally invasive procedure shows promising results with few complications.

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Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Head and Neck Surgery
Aesthetic Medicine

Background:

Submandibular gland ptosis presents a significant challenge in neck rejuvenation surgery.
Existing treatments for ptotic submandibular glands offer limited duration or carry risks of complications.
A novel technique, basket submandibular gland suspension, is introduced for sustained correction of submandibular fullness.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the basket submandibular gland suspension technique.
To assess the long-term outcomes of this new surgical approach for submandibular gland ptosis.

Main Methods:

The technique involves accessing the ptotic gland via submental or rhytidectomy incisions.
The gland is secured within a fascial graft, forming a basket-like structure using Mitek sutures for suspension to the mandible.
The procedure aims to lift and suspend the submandibular gland, correcting ptosis.

Main Results:

Nineteen glands in 10 patients were suspended with an average follow-up of 1.8 years.
Complete resolution of submandibular fullness was observed in 11 glands (6 patients); minimal fullness remained in 3 patients.
No patients experienced xerostomia, taste disturbance, or functional deficits in phonation, articulation, or swallowing. Complications included one infection requiring suture removal and one case of temporary paresthesia.

Conclusions:

Basket submandibular gland suspension provides effective, long-term correction of submandibular fullness in patients with normal-sized, ptotic glands.
The procedure demonstrates a favorable safety profile with minimal functional impact.