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  • Title: Facial nerve preservation in total parotidectomy for parotid tumors: a review of 27 cases.
    Author: El-Shakhs S, Khalil Y, Abdou AG.
    Journal: Ear Nose Throat J; 2013 Jun; 92(6):E1. PubMed ID: 23780595.
    Abstract:
    We conducted a study to evaluate the success of facial nerve preservation in 27 adults with a parotid tumor who underwent total parotidectomy. Of this group, 11 patients had a malignant tumor, 10 had a recurrent benign tumor, and 6 had a primary benign tumor. Preoperatively, 7 patients had facial nerve paresis. Postoperatively, facial nerve preservation was achieved in all but 1 case; in the exception, the nerve was sacrificed and grafting was necessary. In conclusion, facial nerve preservation can be achieved in almost all cases of total parotidectomy.
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