Neurotic excoriations complicating superficial parotidectomy--a case report.
A case is described in which division of the great auricular nerve during parotidectomy was complicated by perichondritis of the ear cartilage following self-inflicted injury. The desirability of preserving the posterior branch of the nerve whenever possible is stressed.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea.
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Fardy
D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D002572:Cervical Plexus / Q000601:surgery; D004431:Ear, External / Q000293:injuries* / Q000294:innervation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009497:Neurotic Disorders / Q000150:complications; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000601:surgery*; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000150:complications*