Benign neoplasms of superficial lobe of parotid gland. Benign neoplasm of parotid gland
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Standard superficial parotidectomy with facial nerve preservation and removal of the mass with a cuff of normal tissue will be done. At the end of the surgery, a 15
Sponsors
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients referred to Loghman Hakim Hospital ENT clinic with probably benign superficial parotid tumors (based on sonography, FNA, MRI or CT-scan as needed) candidates for superficial parotidectomy Signed the informed consent form and willing to participate in the study Willing to participate in follow up visits
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients under 18 years old or not willing to participate in the study Positive history of collagen vascular diseases, diabetes or medications or disorders affecting tissue healing, platelets, hemostasis or cell division Positive history of previous parotid surgery Suspicious for malignant parotid tumors or needing other treatment plans Previous history of Facial nerve disorders, facial spasm or paresis, or Frey's syndrome
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Length of post operation hospital stay (in days). Timepoint: Immediately after surgery, Daily visits in hospital. Method of measurement: Medical Records.;Length of Drain Requirement (Days). Timepoint: Immediately after surgery, Daily visits in hospital. Method of measurement: Medical Records.;Facial Nerve Paralysis. Timepoint: Immediate Post-op visit. Method of measurement: Physical Examination.;Sialocele formation (subcutaneous accumulation of saliva) in surgical site. Timepoint: Immediate post-op, week 1-2-3-4, then monthly 2-3-4-5-6. Method of measurement: Physical Examination and aspiration of accumulated fluid (if present).;Salivary fistula formation (saliva drainage through surgical site skin). Timepoint: Immediate post-op, week 1-2-3-4, then monthly 2-3-4-5-6. Method of measurement: Physical Examination (present or not present).;Hematoma formation (subcutaneous blood accumulation in surgical field). Timepoint: Immediate post-op, week 1-2-3-4, then monthly 2-3-4-5-6. Method of measurement: Physical Examination and aspiration of accumulated fluid (if present).;Frey's Syndrome (erythema, perspiration or swelling of surgical area after eating/ drinking). Timepoint: week 1-2-3-4 post operation, then monthly 2-3-4-5-6. Method of measurement: History and Physical Examination. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time needed for complete facial nerve recovery (if weakened post operation). Timepoint: Weekly evaluation until full recovery or 6 months. Method of measurement: Physical Examination. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMehran Nematizadeh
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed