title: Indications, techniques, and complications of major salivary gland extirpation.
abstract: This article reviews major salivary gland anatomy and the differential diagnosis of salivary gland disease. The surgical technique for parotid and submandibular gland excision is described in detail. Possible complications and their management are also discussed, followed by a brief literature review of new surgical techniques.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, 1305 York Avenue, New York, NY 10021, USA.
authors.forename: Amy K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Hsu
authors.forename: David I
authors.initials: DI
authors.lastname: Kutler
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012466:Salivary Gland Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D012469:Salivary Glands / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*