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 Experiment Videos

Conservative parotidectomy by the peripheral approach

S Chan, A Gunn

    The British Journal of Surgery
    |June 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    Conservative parotidectomies rarely cause permanent facial nerve damage. This study of 30 cases found only temporary paralysis in one patient, highlighting a safe surgical approach.

    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

    Features of developmental coordination disorder and sleep difficulties in young adolescents with epilepsy: A case-controlled study.

    Seizure·2025
    Same author

    DeintensiF: Standard versus individualized deintensified follow-up after curative treatment in head and neck cancer: protocol of a randomized pilot study.

    Pilot and feasibility studies·2025
    Same author

    Return to work and work productivity in patients with breast cancer: a longitudinal study (abridged secondary publication).

    Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi·2025
    Same author

    Predictors of malignancy in melanocytic lesions presenting as new lesions compared to baseline total body photography: A case-control study.

    Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV·2024
    Same author

    Protocol for the Brain Health Support Program Study of the Canadian Therapeutic Platform Trial for Multidomain Interventions to Prevent Dementia (CAN-THUMBS UP): A Prospective 12-Month Intervention Study.

    The journal of prevention of Alzheimer's disease·2023
    Same author

    Beyond the hype: 'acceptable futures' for AI and robotic technologies in healthcare.

    AI & society·2023

    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Neurosurgery
    • Head and Neck Surgery

    Background:

    • Parotidectomies are surgical procedures to remove tumors or abnormalities from the parotid gland.
    • Facial nerve damage is a significant concern during parotid gland surgery, potentially leading to temporary or permanent palsy.
    • Conservative parotidectomy aims to preserve the facial nerve while removing diseased tissue.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the incidence and severity of facial nerve damage following conservative parotidectomies.
    • To evaluate the duration of any nerve deficits.
    • To describe a surgical technique utilizing a peripheral approach to the facial nerve.

    Main Methods:

    • A consecutive series of 30 conservative parotidectomies were performed.
    • The peripheral approach to the facial nerve was consistently employed.
    • Detailed assessment of facial nerve function was conducted post-operatively.

    Main Results:

    • One case of severe temporary facial nerve paralysis was observed.
    • No cases of permanent facial nerve palsy occurred in the series.
    • The described peripheral approach facilitated nerve identification and preservation.

    Conclusions:

    • Conservative parotidectomy, when utilizing a peripheral approach, is associated with a low risk of permanent facial nerve injury.
    • Temporary facial nerve deficits are possible but typically resolve.
    • The described surgical technique is effective in minimizing facial nerve morbidity during parotid gland surgery.

    Related Experiment Videos