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Attilio Carlo Salgarelli1, Pierantonio Bellini, Ugo Consolo
1Unit of Maxillofacial Surgery, Head and Neck Department, Modena and Reggio Emilia University, Modena, Italy. attiliocarlo.salgarelli@unimore.it
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|March 27, 2012
Summary
The preauricular trichophytic incision offers excellent surgical access for parotid surgery while improving cosmetic outcomes. Patients reported high satisfaction with their appearance after this minimally invasive approach.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Minimally invasive surgical techniques are increasingly favored for benign head and neck lesions.
- Aesthetic considerations are paramount, particularly for incisions in visible neck areas.
- The preauricular broken/postauricular trichophytic skin incision was developed to address cosmetic concerns in parotid surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and aesthetic outcomes of the preauricular broken/postauricular trichophytic skin incision for parotid surgery.
- To compare the surgical exposure provided by this incision with traditional methods.
- To assess patient satisfaction with the cosmetic results of the procedure.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective clinical study of 36 patients with benign preneural parotid tumors.
- Patients rated postoperative appearance satisfaction on a 1-10 scale.
- Patients were asked if they would undergo the procedure again.
Main Results:
- All 36 patients reported satisfaction with the cosmetic outcome.
- 24 patients rated satisfaction as 8, 9 patients as 9, and 3 patients as 10.
- High patient willingness to undergo the procedure again was implied.
Conclusions:
- The preauricular broken/postauricular trichophytic skin incision provides surgical access comparable to the Blair incision.
- This technique offers superior aesthetic results and improved contour reconstruction.
- It is a viable and aesthetically advantageous option for parotid surgery.
