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Acellular dermal matrix (Insuregraf) in the prevention of Frey’s syndrome and surgical site depression after parotidectomy
Archives of Craniofacial Surgery ; : 176-180, 2019.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-762768
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Parotidectomy is the treatment of choice in many parotid tumors. Due to the extensive nature of the procedure, unfavorable complications such as gustatory sweating, surgical site depression are common. Various techniques using fascia, muscle or AlloDerm have been developed but debate still remains regarding its availability and affordability. We applied a newly developed acellular dermal matrix (Insuregraf) to the parotidectomy field to act as a physical barrier and to provide adequate filling effect for prevention of functional and aesthetic complications.

METHODS:

From March 2010 to March 2017, 30 patients with parotid tumors underwent superficial parotidectomy. Twenty patients underwent only superficial parotidectomy. Ten patients had Insuregraf applied to the surgical site after superficial parotidectomy. We evaluated the incidence of Frey’s syndrome, surgical site depression, and patient satisfaction rate in both groups.

RESULTS:

The incidence of Frey’s syndrome was lower in the Insuregraf group (0 vs. 2). Surgical site depression was also lower in the Insuregraf group (2 vs. 20). Satisfaction score for facial contour in Insuregraf group was 9.2 out of 10, which was comparable to 6.2 out of 10 in the control group.

CONCLUSION:

Application of Insuregraf after superficial parotidectomy is an effective surgical procedure to prevent complications such as Frey’s syndrome and surgical site depression. This technique is affordable and safe with no immune reactions. Above all this surgical method should be considered as an option for patients who are concerned about the contour of the face after surgery.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Architectural Accessibility / Sweating, Gustatory / Parotid Neoplasms / Incidence / Collagen / Patient Satisfaction / Depression / Facial Asymmetry / Fascia / Acellular Dermis Type of study: Incidence study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Archives of Craniofacial Surgery Year: 2019 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Architectural Accessibility / Sweating, Gustatory / Parotid Neoplasms / Incidence / Collagen / Patient Satisfaction / Depression / Facial Asymmetry / Fascia / Acellular Dermis Type of study: Incidence study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Archives of Craniofacial Surgery Year: 2019 Type: Article