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Facial nerve function in 100 consecutive parotidectomies.

R D Nichols, P H Stine, L R Bartschi

    The Laryngoscope
    |December 1, 1979
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    Facial nerve paresis risk after parotidectomy is low. This study found permanent weakness in only 2 of 77 patients undergoing lateral lobectomy for parotid disease, highlighting surgical safety.

    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Neurosurgery
    • Head and Neck Surgery

    Background:

    • Parotidectomy carries a risk of facial nerve paresis, but precise data on its incidence is limited.
    • Understanding this risk is crucial for patient counseling and surgical planning.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the literature and report on postoperative facial nerve function in patients undergoing parotidectomy.
    • To quantify the incidence of permanent facial nerve weakness following parotid surgery.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 100 consecutive parotidectomy cases at Henry Ford Hospital over 9 years.
    • Analysis of postoperative facial nerve function, specifically focusing on permanent paresis.
    • Categorization of procedures including lateral lobectomy, total parotidectomy, and nerve sacrifice.

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    Main Results:

    • Permanent facial nerve branch weakness occurred in 2 of 77 patients (2.6%) who underwent lateral lobectomy for parotid disease.
    • Both cases of permanent weakness involved the marginal mandibular nerve following surgery for adenolymphoma.
    • No facial nerve weakness was observed in 16 patients undergoing total parotidectomy.

    Conclusions:

    • The risk of permanent facial nerve paresis after parotidectomy, particularly lateral lobectomy, appears to be low.
    • Careful surgical technique and patient selection are important for minimizing facial nerve injury during parotid gland surgery.