Reconstruction of parotid duct using autologous vein graft and venous coupler

Colbert, Serryth; Haider, Fahim; Tan, Eric W.; Brennan, P.A.

doi:10.1016/j.bjoms.2012.07.011

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“…33 Silk or nylon splints have also been used to maintain duct integrity during suturing. 27,34 In our practice, we prefer the Walvekar Salivary stent (Hood Laboratories, Pembroke, MA), which is specifically designed and anatomically suited for use within the PD. It comes in sizes of 1.0, 1.2, and 1.4-mm diameter, with the largest having the ability to be used as an irrigating catheter due to its luer-lock mechanism.…”

Section: Parotid Duct Injurymentioning

confidence: 99%

Management of Acute Facial Nerve and Parotid Injuries

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Acute soft tissue trauma to the head and neck is a common reason for emergency department presentation and should be appropriately evaluated by a facial plastic surgeon. The evaluation of a patient who has suffered facial trauma should always include a comprehensive facial nerve exam and carry a low threshold of suspicion for parotid duct injury when involving the cheek. Injuries to the facial nerve and parotid duct can result in significant long-term functional, cosmetic, and emotional morbidity, particularly when diagnosis is delayed. In the repair of facial nerve transection, neurorrhaphy technique is primarily based on the ability to obtain tension-free anastomosis and outcomes are in large part related to timing of repair. Parotid duct injuries are generally repaired based on the site of ductal injury. In this article, we present a guide to the relevant anatomy of the facial nerve branches and the parotid duct, the important factors guiding treatment decisions alongside their related risks and benefits, as well as the management of complications of facial nerve neurorrhaphy and parotid duct injuries and repair.

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Section: Parotid Duct Injurymentioning

confidence: 99%

Management of Acute Facial Nerve and Parotid Injuries

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“…The use of an anastomotic coupler ensures that the closure is water‐tight and prevents stenosis, which could lead to salivary fistula or parotitis. It also avoids the need for cannulation of the duct to prevent stricture 8,9 . It is known that high‐dose radiation to the salivary gland causes permanent xerostomia due to atrophy of acinar cells.…”

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confidence: 99%