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Postoperative acute sialadenitis after skull base surgery.

Louis J Kim1, Jeffrey D Klopfenstein, Iman Feiz-Erfan

  • 1Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona.

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Extreme head positioning during skull base surgery can cause acute sialadenitis (salivary gland inflammation). This condition, identified within 4 hours post-operation, requires prompt management to prevent complications like airway compromise.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Surgical Complications
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • Retrosigmoid and far-lateral skull base approaches involve extreme head positioning.
  • Acute sialadenitis is a rare but potential complication of these surgical positions.

Observation:

  • Five patients developed acute sialadenitis after retrosigmoid or far-lateral craniotomies over a 4-year period.
  • The incidence of sialadenitis was 0.84% for these surgical approaches.
  • Swelling occurred in the submandibular gland region contralateral to the craniotomy site, typically within 4 hours post-op.

Findings:

  • Acute sialadenitis resulted from salivary duct obstruction due to surgical positioning.
  • The condition was not apparent intraoperatively but manifested rapidly post-surgery.
  • One patient experienced airway compromise requiring reintubation due to the sialadenitis.

Implications:

  • This previously unreported complication necessitates awareness during perioperative and postoperative care for skull base surgery patients.
  • Consideration of head positioning's impact on salivary ducts is crucial.
  • Proactive management strategies may mitigate the risk of postoperative sialadenitis.