Endoscopic resection of the submandibular gland via a hairline incision: a new surgical approach.
OBJECTIVE
Submandibular gland excision is traditionally performed by the transcervical approach. To avoid or reduce visible scarring and nerve injury, diverse innovative surgical trials have been reported. Here we report a patient who had an endoscopic submandibular gland resection via a hairline incision.


METHODS
A 36-year-old woman presented with a right submandibular gland tumor that was found on a routine check-up. The submandibular gland was resected under endoscopic assistance via a posterior hairline incision using an ultrasonic scalpel.


RESULTS
The resection was successful, causing no acute complications, such as neural injury, hematoma, or seroma formation. The incision scar healed with an excellent cosmetic result.


CONCLUSIONS
Endoscopic submandibular gland resection via a hairline incision was feasible and resulted in an excellent surgical and cosmetic outcome. Laryngoscope, 2010.
Song
Chang Myeon
CM
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Seoul National University Boramae Hospital, 39, Boramae-Gil, Dongjak-Gu, Seoul 156-707, South Korea.
Jung
Young Ho
YH
Sung
Myung-Whun
MW
Kim
Kwang Hyun
KH
D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000517:prevention & control; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D056910:Republic of Korea; D013363:Submandibular Gland / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013365:Submandibular Gland Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*