Superficial parotidectomy is a surgical procedure in which the superficial part of the parotid gland is removed. It is indicated as a treatment for parotid gland tumors. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon or an ENT surgeon will perform this procedure. Wound infection, hemorrhage, and numbness around the ear lobe are common complications of superficial parotidectomy.
Parotidectomy - Indications, Types, and Associated Complications
Parotidectomy is the surgical removal of the parotid (major salivary gland) gland. It is the most common head and neck surgery used to treat parotid tumors.
Warthin's Tumor
Warthin's tumor is known as the parotid salivary gland's second most occurring benign tumor. Read the article to know more about it.
