title: Microvascular Reconstruction of the Parotidectomy Defect.
abstract: Parotidectomy is a commonly performed procedure for both benign and malignant lesions. When a significant portion of the gland is resected and the lost tissue volume is not replaced, a disfiguring contour defect can result. This defect can be disfiguring and have a profound impact on quality of life. Large defects are best replaced with vascularized tissue to provide stable volume.
authors.affiliation: Cleveland Clinic Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Mail Code A71, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. Electronic address: fritzm1@ccf.org.
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Fritz
authors.affiliation: Department of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Boston University, 830 Harrison Avenue, Moakley Building Ground Floor, Boston, MA 02118, USA.
authors.forename: Bryan Nicholas
authors.initials: BN
authors.lastname: Rolfes
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D011788:Quality of Life; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply*
keywords: Anterolateral thigh (ALT) free flap; Contour defect; Facial paralysis; Temporalis tendon transfer; Total parotidectomy