Penetrating Traumas to the Parotid Region

Penetrating trauma to the parotid gland is a rare condition. Mostly, gunshot wounds to the parotid area are seen. Facial paralysis and sialocele formation are particular concerns and may cause significant morbidities. Early diagnosis and early exploration are crucial in the setting of facial paralys...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Seyhun, Nurullah, Çalış, Aslı Batur, Turgut, Suat
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Kare Publishing 2019
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7192272/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32377102
http://dx.doi.org/10.14744/SEMB.2017.68077
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Sumario:Penetrating trauma to the parotid gland is a rare condition. Mostly, gunshot wounds to the parotid area are seen. Facial paralysis and sialocele formation are particular concerns and may cause significant morbidities. Early diagnosis and early exploration are crucial in the setting of facial paralysis following penetrating trauma. Sialocele formation and fistulas can be managed conservatively or surgically.

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