Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Functional and Aesthetic Considerations for Selective Facial Neurectomy with Simultaneous Deep Plane Facelift and Structural Neck Contouring for Facial Paralysis with Synkinesis.

Facial plastic surgery & aesthetic medicine·2026
Same author

International and Multispecialty Expert Consensus on Standardization of Facial Reanimation Surgical Outcomes Reporting.

Facial plastic surgery & aesthetic medicine·2026
Same author

Management of Malignant Parotid Tumors With Complete Facial Paralysis.

The Journal of craniofacial surgery·2026
Same author

Evaluating Facelift Outcomes and Technique Trends in the United States.

The Journal of craniofacial surgery·2025
Same author

Extended Deep Plane Facelift and Structural Neck Contouring: Technical Considerations for Comprehensive Surgical Facial Rejuvenation.

Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America·2025
Same author

Buccal Fat Pad Modification in Aesthetic Facial Surgery.

Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 25, 2026

Surgical Approach to Full Soft Tissue Face Allograft Procurement for Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation
09:14

Surgical Approach to Full Soft Tissue Face Allograft Procurement for Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation

Published on: December 30, 2025

196

Locoregional Parotid Reconstruction.

Leslie E Irvine1, Babak Larian2, Babak Azizzadeh2

  • 1Caruso Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 1540 Alcazar Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA.

Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
|February 22, 2016
PubMed
Summary

Parotidectomy can cause facial contour defects. Immediate reconstruction using local or regional flaps significantly improves patient satisfaction after parotid tumor removal.

Keywords:
Acellular dermisParotidectomyParotidectomy reconstructionSternocleidomastoid muscle flapSupraclavicular artery island flap

More Related Videos

Transoral Robotic Total Thyroidectomy and Bilateral Central Regional Lymph Node Dissection for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
04:01

Transoral Robotic Total Thyroidectomy and Bilateral Central Regional Lymph Node Dissection for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma

Published on: September 15, 2023

1.7K
Single-stage Dynamic Reanimation of the Smile in Irreversible Facial Paralysis by Free Functional Muscle Transfer
19:53

Single-stage Dynamic Reanimation of the Smile in Irreversible Facial Paralysis by Free Functional Muscle Transfer

Published on: March 1, 2015

106.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 25, 2026

Surgical Approach to Full Soft Tissue Face Allograft Procurement for Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation
09:14

Surgical Approach to Full Soft Tissue Face Allograft Procurement for Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation

Published on: December 30, 2025

196
Transoral Robotic Total Thyroidectomy and Bilateral Central Regional Lymph Node Dissection for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
04:01

Transoral Robotic Total Thyroidectomy and Bilateral Central Regional Lymph Node Dissection for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma

Published on: September 15, 2023

1.7K
Single-stage Dynamic Reanimation of the Smile in Irreversible Facial Paralysis by Free Functional Muscle Transfer
19:53

Single-stage Dynamic Reanimation of the Smile in Irreversible Facial Paralysis by Free Functional Muscle Transfer

Published on: March 1, 2015

106.6K

Area of Science:

  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Parotidectomy, the surgical removal of the parotid gland, is frequently performed for both benign and malignant tumors.
  • Tumor resection often leads to noticeable cosmetic deformities and soft tissue deficits, impacting patient quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a systematic approach for parotid gland reconstruction following tumor excision.
  • To highlight the benefits of immediate reconstruction in enhancing patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of surgical techniques for parotid reconstruction.
  • Emphasis on the utility of local and regional flaps for soft tissue coverage.
  • Discussion of factors influencing flap selection and surgical planning.

Main Results:

  • Immediate reconstruction effectively addresses contour abnormalities and soft tissue defects post-parotidectomy.
  • Local and regional flaps are versatile options for restoring form and function.
  • Improved patient satisfaction is a key outcome of timely reconstruction.

Conclusions:

  • A systematic approach to parotid reconstruction is crucial for optimal aesthetic and functional results.
  • Early reconstruction utilizing available flaps is recommended to improve patient satisfaction after parotidectomy.
  • This strategy minimizes the long-term impact of parotid surgery on facial appearance.