The effects of residual parotid volume on symptom-specific quality of life and complications in patients undergoing parotid surgery.

Sukru Aydin Mehmet Fatih Erbay Ahmet Kizilay

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2021)

Postoperative residual parotid tissue volume could be an objective parameter to measure patients' SSQOL and complications. After parotidectomy, the maximum amount of disease-free tissue of the parotid gland should be left in place to increase patients' quality of life and minimize complications.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
patients undergoing
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
minimally invasive
risk factors
patient reported outcomes
acute coronary syndrome
coronary artery bypass