title: Dermofat graft after superficial parotidectomy to prevent Frey syndrome and depressed deformity.
abstract: Adequate tumor resection and preservation of facial nerve function are the primary goals of the parotidectomy. However, this technique may lead to undesirable effects, including a concave facial effect, Frey syndrome, and prominent scar.The aim of this study is evaluate the outcomes of facial symmetry and symptomatic Frey syndrome in patients having dermofat graft during superficial parotidectomy.The incidence of symptomatic Frey syndrome was lower in patients who received dermofat graft and so was the facial asymmetry rate, but these differences were not statistically significant.
authors.affiliation: Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Head and Neck Department, San Giovanni Battista Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
authors.forename: Massimo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fasolis
authors.forename: Emanuele
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Zavattero
authors.forename: Caterina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Iaquinta
authors.forename: Sid
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Berrone
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation*; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010305:Parotid Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000601:surgery*; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D013547:Sweating, Gustatory / Q000517:prevention & control*