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 in | Archives of craniofacial surgery Vol. 21; no. 4; pp. 253 - 256 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
01.08.2020
대한두개안면성형외과학회 |
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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. |
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ISSN: | 2287-1152 2287-5603 |
DOI: | 10.7181/acfs.2019.00773 |