Parotid gland surgery: a retrospective review of 108 cases.
One hundred and eight parotidectomies performed by a single consultant were reviewed. Eighty-five patients had primary parotid disease, 23 patients had extra-parotid primaries. Pleomorphic adenoma was the most common histological diagnosis. In patients with primary parotid disease, a post-operative temporary facial nerve palsy was noted in 15 patients, with a further four developing a permanent palsy. Patients with metastatic disease to the parotid had a poor prognosis.
Harney
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Department of Otolaryngology, St. James's Hospital, Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Walsh
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P
Conlon
B
B
Hone
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Timon
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D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D020220:Facial Nerve Injuries; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010305:Parotid Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000601:surgery*; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary* / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011379:Prognosis; D012189:Retrospective Studies