[Various aspects and problems in surgery of the parotid gland: experience in 70 cases]

The pathology and the relative surgical treatment, performed in all the swellings of the parotid gland observed in our clinic, are reported. Particularly the most important topics and problematics, both of short and long term, connected to the surgical therapy carried out, are described. Finally the actual diagnostic aspects and the necessity of an accurate preoperatory staging are discussed.