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Retrograde facial nerve dissection in superficial parotidectomy versus standard approach : a comparative study
Joint Authors
al-Rusan, Medyan
al-Na'ssan, Wail
Ghazzawi, Samir
Muhaydat, Zuhayr
Batarisah, Emil
Source
Journal of the Royal Medical Services
Issue
Vol. 15, Issue 3 (31 Dec. 2008), pp.22-25, 4 p.
Publisher
The Royal Medical Services Jordan Armed Forces
Publication Date
2008-12-31
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Objective: This study was conducted to determine whether the retrograde approach in parotidectomy is more efficient than standard anterograde parotidectomy without compromise of surgical effectiveness.
Methods: A prospective analysis of 48 patients undergoing superficial parotidectomy was conducted.
Cases were divided into those undergoing retrograde facial nerve dissection and those undergoing standard anterograde facial nerve dissection.
The following had been monitored: surgical time, estimated blood loss, and incidence of either temporary or permanent facial nerve injury.
Statistical comparisons were conducted for the two approaches comparing the three different mentioned variables.
Results: The average patient age was 48.5 years with a female preponderance (71%).
There were 23 standard superficial parotidectomies and 25 retrograde approaches.
Compared to standard superficial parotidectomy, retrograde superficial parotidectomy consumed less operative time (1.80 versus 2.10 hours), decreased intraoperative blood loss (88.00 ml versus 50.00 ml).
No significant difference in incidence of either temporary or permanent facial nerve injury was observed.
Conclusion: In appropriately selected cases, compared with standard anterograde parotidectomy, retrograde parotidectomy is more efficient in terms of lower operative time and less blood loss, with no added risk to facial nerve injury.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Na'ssan, Wail& al-Rusan, Medyan& Ghazzawi, Samir& Muhaydat, Zuhayr& Batarisah, Emil. 2008. Retrograde facial nerve dissection in superficial parotidectomy versus standard approach : a comparative study. Journal of the Royal Medical Services،Vol. 15, no. 3, pp.22-25.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Na'ssan, Wail…[et al.]. Retrograde facial nerve dissection in superficial parotidectomy versus standard approach : a comparative study. Journal of the Royal Medical Services Vol. 15, no. 3 (Dec. 2008), pp.22-25.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Na'ssan, Wail& al-Rusan, Medyan& Ghazzawi, Samir& Muhaydat, Zuhayr& Batarisah, Emil. Retrograde facial nerve dissection in superficial parotidectomy versus standard approach : a comparative study. Journal of the Royal Medical Services. 2008. Vol. 15, no. 3, pp.22-25.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 25
Record ID
BIM-120680