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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.
Fig.4
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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Parotidectomy - Surgical Steps
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Dr. Rayappa

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)
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