title: The role of trans-oral digital pressure in the removal of large dumbbell shaped tumor from deep lobe of parotid gland.
abstract: A 44-year-old male patient, a cardiothoracic surgeon by profession, presented with a tumor arising from the deep lobe of the right parotid gland. Investigations confirmed its para-pharyngeal location and its dumbbell shape. A total conservative parotidectomy was performed preserving full function of the facial nerve. The case is presented because of the unique technique used for this procedure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Khoula Hospital, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. cthomas@omantel.net.om
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: Shaji
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mathew
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Punnoose
mesh_terms: D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D011312:Pressure