title: Role of extracapsular dissection in surgical management of benign parotid tumors.
abstract: Hypothesis: Extracapsular dissection is a safe and effective surgical technique in the management of benign parotid neoplasms.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany.
authors.forename: Heinrich
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Iro
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Klinikum Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany.
authors.forename: Johannes
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zenk
mesh_terms: D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D004210:Dissection / Q000379:methods*; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000601:surgery*; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*