Early management of parotid gland injury with oral nortriptyline and closed drain

Parotid gland plays the most critical role in saliva secretion in the oral cavity. Parotid gland injuries due to facial trauma can cause various complications such as formation of a fistula or sialocele. Thus, such saliva-related complications can interfere with wound healing and increase the risk o...

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Published inArchives of craniofacial surgery Vol. 21; no. 4; pp. 253 - 256
Main Authors Chung, Chan Min, Wee, Sung Jae, Lim, Hyoseob, Cho, Sang Hun, Lee, Jong Wook
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association 01.08.2020
대한두개안면성형외과학회
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성형외과학
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Summary:Parotid gland plays the most critical role in saliva secretion in the oral cavity. Parotid gland injuries due to facial trauma can cause various complications such as formation of a fistula or sialocele. Thus, such saliva-related complications can interfere with wound healing and increase the risk of infection. Several previous studies have discussed the treatment of fistula or sialocele. Nonetheless, prevention of such complications is of utmost importance. We present a case of parotid gland injury due to trauma to the cheeks that was surgically treated, with early postoperative management involving oral administration of nortriptyline and closed drainage, without complications.
ISSN:2287-1152
2287-5603
DOI:10.7181/acfs.2019.00773