Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the parotid gland: a review of surgical management with reference to the facial nerve.
The purpose of this study was to review a large series of patients with adenoid cystic carcinoma of the parotid gland in order to develop clinical criteria for sacrifice versus selective sparing of the seventh nerve. We studied 43 patients followed over 36 years. Study patients were grouped according to the preoperative status and intraoperative management of the facial nerve. Criteria for choosing various management strategies are discussed.
Weinstein
G S
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Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Vincent's Hospital, New York, New York.
Conley
J J
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D003528:Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic / Q000401:mortality / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005154:Facial Nerve / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D015993:Life Tables; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000401:mortality / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D015996:Survival Rate