Exploration of surgical techniques for resection of small parotid tumors via hidden incision
LI Jian
LIU Hongwei
Abstract：Objective To observe the efficacy and cosmetic outcomes of parotid gland tumor resection through a hidden incision for small tumors(less than 2.0 cm).Methods From July 2019 to April 2024,14 patients with parotid gland tumors were treated.The 14 pa-tients underwent regional resection or superficial parotidectomy for parotid tumors using a hidden incision.Results All tumors were com-pletely resected.One patient experienced temporary dysfunction of the mandibular branch of the facial nerve,two patients developed fluid accumulation,and one patient had a small area of necrosis in the ear canal cartilage.All complications healed well after three weeks of dressing changes.After follow-up of 4 to 46 months,there was no tumor recurrence,and the scars were well concealed.Conclusion Re-section of parotid tumors through a hidden incision yields satisfactory therapeutic results and provides an excellent cosmetic outcome.
Keywords：Parotid tumorHidden incisionFacial nerve
Publication Date：2025-08-15
Online Publishing Date：2025-09-08(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：3( 486-488 )