Parotidectomy - Surgical Steps
Parotidectomy - Surgical Steps
Fig.1 Mobilization of the posterior surface of parotid.
Fig.2 Identification of facial nerve.
Fig.3 Facial nerve bisects the angle made between digastric and tympanic plate. Green arrow – tympanic bone. Yellow arrow – facial nerve.
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Fig.5 Retrograde dissection.
Fig.6 Landmarks for peripheral branches.
Fig.7 Landmarks for peripheral branches.
Fig.8 Marginal mandibular branch always superficial to posterior facial vein. Can be found by tracing the vein superiorly.
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Dr. C. Rayappa graduated from Madras Medical College, Chennai, India in 1982. He completed his post graduation in Otolaryngology (ENT)
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The Heart Of Clinic
Dr. C. Rayappa MBBS, DLO, FRCS(Edin)
SENIOR CONSULTANT
+91 44 3315 1105
Dr. C. Rayappa graduated from Madras Medical College, Chennai, India in 1982. He completed his post graduation in Otolaryngology (ENT)