Facial paralysis after superficial parotidectomy: analysis of possible predictors of this complication

Conclusion Tumors with 3.0cm or more in length and/or 2.0cm or more in depth have a significant higher risk of facial nerve injury. Secondary surgery to recurrent tumors also has a much higher risk of evolving with facial palsy after superficial parotidectomy.
Source: Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research