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Benign parotid tumour enucleation—A reliable operation in selected cases

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

R. Comoretto
Affiliation:
Pordenone, Italy
L. Barzan*
Affiliation:
Pordenone, Italy
*
L. Barzan, M.D., Division of Otolarynoglogy, General Hospital, via Montereale 24, 33170 Pordenone, Italy.

Abstract

The method of surgical treatment for benign tumours of the parotid gland has not yet been rationalized, but many authors recommend parotidectomy as the most appropriate procedure. A series of 289 operations for parotid swellings is reported; the majority of mixed and Warthin's tumours underwent enucleation without either complications or recurrence. The rationale of parotidectomy versus enucleation is discussed but in fast growing, deeply infiltrating and recurrent tumours, parotidectomy appears to be the best choice. In the other group of more commonly occurring tumours, enucleation represents a reliable time saving option.

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Main Articles
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1990

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