Parotidectomy- Perfect Treatment For Parotid Tumor

1. Parotidectomy- Perfect Treatment For Parotid Tumor The procedure is mostly used in the treatment of benign or malignant tumors. It refers removal of the parotid gland, which is the major salivary gland. Most of the patients infected benign gland tumors and few are the sufferers of the malignant tumor. The parotid gland weighs in the range from 15- 30 g and the entire area is known as the preauricular region. It is categorized into two parts according to the facial nerve named to the surgical from as the superficial and deep lobe. Parotidectomy is also of two types: Partial Parotidectomy: it is the standard procedure for benign tumors with low mark malignancies. Resection of parotid pathology with a brim of ordinary parotid tissue. Superficial Parotidectomy: it is performed by doing the resection of the entire superficial lobe and it is generally applied for metastases to modes such as skin cancers. Total Parotidectomy: With the defense of facial nerves, resection is done on the entire parotid gland. It depends on the nerve affected, whether facial nerve branches may be a sacrifice or the trunks. Extended Total Parotidectomy: To perform the treatment on the in-line structure, removal of superficial and parotid gland will be protracted. All these techniques should be performed under endotracheal anesthesia and the posture of the patient should be 45-degree lounge chair positive with head high. A few complications may the result of this treatment include salivary fistula, infection, hematoma, cosmetic malformation or infection. Facial nerves should be tested and monitored before carries out any procedure on the patient. Contact Details: Alpha Surgical Group 9735 Wilshire Boulevard , Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Telephone: 310-657-2253 Website: https://www.alphasurg.com/