Sensation loss and Frey´s syndrome after superficial parotidectomy for benign parotid lesions

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00008972

Enrollment

150

Registered

2015-07-30

Start date

2010-10-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

D37.0

Interventions

Group 1: The sternocleidomastoid muscle flap is disected and interposed in patients, which undergo parotidectomy because of a benign tumor. The flap dissection is study-related

the flap is interposed, if the parotid specimen (incl. tumor) intraoperatively displaces a formaldehyde volume >25ml Group 2: The indication for parotidectomy is not study-related. The dissection o

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Benign lesion of the parotid gland Regular preoperative facial nerve function Primary surgery 18y. old or older

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Unclear dignity of the parotid lesion or malignant lesion Preoperative facial nerve palsy Facial nerve palsy in the past Revision surgery Diseases of the peripheral nervious system or diseases which may resut in a neuropathy. Allergy /Hypersensitivity to iod Pregnancy Diseases, which pose contraindication for general anestesia

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Sensation loss and Frey´s syndrome 12 months after surgery	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Sensation loss and Frey´s syndrome 24 months after surgery	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactMaria Grosheva

HNO-Uniklinik Köln

maria.grosheva@uk-koeln.de02214784755

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026