@article{js2015323,
author={{Korany, Mohamed and Said, Ahmed},
title={Extracapsular Dissection versus Superficial Parotidectomy for Treatment of Benign Parotid Tumors},
journal={Global Journal of Surgery},
volume={3},
number={2},
pages={27--30},
year={2015},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/js/3/2/3},
issn={2379-8750},
abstract={<b>Objective:</b><b> </b>The current study aimed to compare extracapsular dissection (ED) versus superficial parotidectomy (SP) in surgical treatment of benign parotid tumors.<b> Methodology:</b> Thirty two patients with benign parotid tumors were included in this study. The patients divided into two groups: the ED group (16) patients (5 males and 11 females) and SP group 16 patients (7 males and 9 females). Patients were followed up for 2 years.<b> Results:</b> Sixteen were included in (ED) group and 16 in (SP) group, twelve patients were males (37.5%) and 20 patients were females (62.5%). The mean age was 47.2 years (range 21 to 69 years) in both groups. No complications developed in (ED) group except wound infections in 2 patients (12.5%).  Many cases complicated in (SP) group: two cases of temporary facial paresis, (12.5%), 3 cases of salivary fistula (18.7%), 10 cases (62.5) of cosmetic deformity in the form of depressions in the parotid region and one patient (6.2%) developed Frey's syndrome. No recurrence in either group.<b> Conclusion</b>: Extracapsular dissection is safe and reliable procedure compared to superficial parotidectomy with reduced morbidity and good cosmetic results.},
doi={10.12691/js-3-2-3}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}