Publications by authors named "Maria Grazia Ioppolo"
Facial Nerve Injury after Extracapsular Dissection for Benign Parotid Tumors with and without Intraoperative Monitoring: A Retrospective Study of a Single Center.
Maria Giulia Cristofaro Walter Colangeli Francesco Ferragina Giuseppe Tarallo Angelo Ruggero Sottile Maria Grazia Ioppolo
Diagnostics (Basel)
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Facial nerve injury (FNI) is a common complication after parotid surgery, prompting the use of intraoperative facial nerve monitoring (IFNM) to help surgeons avoid damage during the procedure.
- This study aims to determine the effect of IFNM on the rates of postoperative paralysis in patients undergoing extracapsular dissection for benign parotid tumors.
- Out of 276 patients studied, 91.7% did not experience FNI, indicating that monitoring may play a significant role in preserving facial nerve function during surgery.