SMAS flap for extracapsular dissection of parotid gland tumors: is it necessary?

Objective: The aim of this retrospective article is to evaluate postoperative outcomes after extracapsular dissection for small benign superficial parotid neoplasms (<3 cm) in patients who received Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System (SMAS) flap and in patients who did not receive it.

Methods: Two groups were created and statistically compared regarding Frey's syndrome and aesthetic satisfaction by data collected through the POI-8 validated questionnaire and through an aesthetic satisfaction scale ranging from 1 to 10. The difference between these two groups was the utilization of SMAS flap.

Vascular complications with necrotic lesions following filler injections: Literature systematic review.

Introduction: Although the related risk of vascular necrosis due to filler injection is low, the outcomes can be severe when they occur. This systematic review aims to report the occurrence and treatment of vascular necrosis due to filler injection.

Materials And Methods: The systematic review was performed according to PRISMA guidelines.

A rare histopathological spiradenocylindroma: a case report.

Background: Spiradenocylindroma is an extremely rare entity composed by two distinct neoplasms in one lesion: spiradenoma and cylindroma. It may arose solitary or multiple, sporadic or familial and often affect the scalp. Surgical removal is curative and histopathological examination is mandatory for diagnosis.

Long-term Follow-up after Extracapsular Dissection of Parotid Pleomorphic Adenomas - A Retrospective Study.

Introduction: Parotid pleomorphic adenoma (PPA) is the most common benign salivary gland neoplasm. Extracapsular dissection (ED) arose as a conservative surgical technique alternative to superficial parotidectomy to reduce complications.

Materials And Methods: Patients who underwent ED for superficial, <3 cm, mobile parotid lumps (Quer I) between 2004 and 2008 were retrospectively analysed focusing on those with histological diagnosis of pleomorphic adenoma.

Advantages of temporal muscle flap with no fascia in oral reconstruction after tumor removal.

Temporalis Muscle Flap is known to be a first choice rotational flap for oral reconstruction even though a few postoperative complications were reported in Literature. Among these, fascia necrosis may prolong recovery, increase discomfort and elevate sanitary cost. The aim of the study is to report the advantages of temporalis muscle flap without deep fascia in the reconstruction of the maxilla.