Facial Palsy
Conditions
Brief summary
The investigators conducted a prospective study of 132 patients undergoing benign parotid surgery at our department. Their primary objective was to analyze the incidence of and contributing factors associated with temporary and permanent postoperative facial palsy with strictly standardized methods in facial nerve function evaluation. Also other complications occurring within 12 months of operation were recorded.
Detailed description
Patients who underwent parotid surgery at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland, between September 2011 and November 2012 were prospectively enrolled. Exclusion criteria were age under 18, suspicion of malignancy or facial schwannoma, a tumor extending into the parapharyngeal space, and previous parotid surgery exposing facial nerve.
Interventions
PROCEDUREParotid surgery
Surgery of the parotid gland tumours
Sponsors
Helsinki University Central Hospital
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* parotid gland tumour surgery
Exclusion criteria
* age under 18 * suspicion of malignancy or facial schwannoma * a tumor extending into the parapharyngeal space * previous parotid surgery exposing facial nerve
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| facial palsy | post op 12 months |
Outcome results
None listed