title: Subcutaneous parotid effusion after mandibular osteotomy.
abstract: A case of subcutaneous parotid secretion after extraoral vertical mandibular osteotomy for prognathism has been described. The possible causes have been discussed and a rationale for conservative management has been suggested.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000293:injuries*; D012466:Salivary Gland Diseases / Q000209:etiology