Does parotidectomy have high facial impact

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If there is a certain problem in our parotid gland, we need to use parotidectomy to achieve the purpose of treatment, and the effect of this kind of resection is better. Let's talk about the high impact on the face after parotidectomy.

Does parotidectomy have high facial impact

First, parotid gland surgery includes parotid gland mixed tumor and parotid gland malignant tumor resection. In salivary gland tumors, mixed tumors account for 80% - 90%, of which parotid mixed tumors are the most common. Because of the potential risk of malignant transformation of parotid mixed tumor, the principle of treatment should be early removal, simple removal of the tumor from the capsule or gland, the postoperative recurrence rate can be as high as 20% - 45%.

Second, mucoepidermoid carcinoma, adenoid cystic carcinoma, adenocarcinoma and malignant mixed tumor are the most common malignant tumors of parotid gland. The cancer tissue often adheres to the surrounding tissue and can not move. It is easy to invade the facial nerve early and cause different degrees of facial paralysis. If it invades the temporomandibular joint, it can lead to occlusion and dysfunction.

Third, we should not risk recurrence simply to preserve the facial nerve, especially for patients with adenoid cystic carcinoma. When the tumor has invaded the nerve (there has been different degrees of facial paralysis). The facial nerve should be removed without hesitation.

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Therefore, if parotidectomy is used, the impact on the face is not great, but after the operation, we must pay attention to the recovery process, family members must pay more attention to the patient's daily life, and do a good job in the recuperation process is very important.