Extracapsular dissection in the parapharyngeal space: benefits and potential pitfalls

The aim of this study was to investigate the benefits and potential pitfalls of transcervical extracapsular dissection in the treatment of parotid gland tumours in the parapharyngeal space. We retrospectively evaluated the records of all patients with parapharyngeal parotid gland lesions treated between 2000 and 2015 by transcervical extracapsular dissection. Patients having revision operations and patients whose records were not complete were excluded, leaving 49 patients in the study. We found acceptable oncological and functional outcomes throughout. (Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

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