Partial parotidectomy via periauricular incision: Retrospective cohort study and comparative analysis to alternative incisional approaches

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Partial parotidectomy via periauricular incision: Retrospective cohort study and comparative analysis to alternative incisional approaches Via Head & Neck Abstract Background We investigated a periauricular approach to the parotid and compared outcomes to alternative parotidectomy incisions. Methods Retrospective chart review of patients (n = 97) undergoing partial parotidectomy for benign or malignant pathology by a single surgeon. After October 2017, most patients were approached via a periauricular incision (n = 59). Results There was no significant difference in patient age, tumor location, length of hospital stay, postoperative complication, or pathology. Mean tumor diameter was significantly smaller in the periauricular group (2.1 cm) than in the traditional incision group (2.6 cm). No permanent injuries to facial nerve branches occurred in either group. Patients were followed for a median of 44 days after surgery. Conclusions This is the largest study to date that demonstrates the periauricular incision is a safe and feasible approach for most parotid neoplasms. The cosmetic advantage of this approach is that the resulting scar is smaller and does not extend into the neck. View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.