Introduction Salivary gland surgery requires knowledge of facial nerve anatomy and meticulous dissection technique. In both adults and children, temporary facial weakness following parotid gland surgery is relatively common, with reported rates ranging from 20% to 40%. Permanent facial nerve…
Key Points Complications of neck surgery have evolved over time with the introduction of new procedures and philosophies in the management of patients with head and neck cancer. Neck complications can be categorized into four groups: wound, vascular, nerve, and…
Key Points Intractable aspiration results in chronic soilage of the lower respiratory tract and life-threatening pulmonary infections. In adult patients, cerebrovascular accident with subsequent lower cranial nerve palsies is the most common cause of intractable aspiration; other causes include neuromuscular…
Key Points Incidence The overall incidence of salivary gland malignancies in the general population is about 0.9 to 4.0 new cases per 100,000 population per year. Biologic Characteristics Prognostic factors relate to histology, grade, primary tumor size and extent, lymph…