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Muhammed Beşir Öztürk1, Seda Asrufoğlu Barutca1, Elif Seda Keskin1
1Plastic Surgery, Istanbul Medeniyet Üniversitesi, İstanbul, Turkey.
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery
|July 18, 2017
Summary
Parotid duct injuries require prompt repair to prevent complications. A low-cost intubation tube cuff offers a readily available solution for diagnosing and treating parotid duct lacerations.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Parotid duct injuries can result from trauma or surgery.
- Untreated injuries may lead to sialocele or salivary gland fistula.
Observation:
- The cuff of an intubation tube presents unique technical characteristics.
- This material is easily accessible and cost-effective.
Findings:
- The intubation tube cuff can be utilized for parotid duct repair.
- This method aids in the diagnosis and treatment of parotid duct lacerations.
Implications:
- This technique offers a simple, inexpensive approach for parotid duct repair.
- It provides a practical solution using readily available operating room materials.
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