title: Parotid fistula from transparotid approach for mandibular subcondylar fracture reduction.
abstract: Injury and/or damage to the parotid salivary glandular element during mandible condylar fracture approach is a rare event that leads to accumulation of saliva in the gland, leading to formation of a sialocele. Huge sialocele often seeks drain through the most dependent area through an extraoral wound. A case of parotid fistula (PF) caused by damage to glandular elements during a transparotid approach for a subcondylar fracture reduction is reported. The mechanism of damage and all possible sequels for the condition is being discussed. The method of surgical intervention for this condition is also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Director, Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital, Teynampet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Balaji
keywords: Parotid fistula; sialocele; subcondylar fracture; transparotid approach