Extracapsular dissection by the sternocleidomastoid muscle-parotid space approach reduces the risks of postparotidectomy sialocele and salivary fistula.

Published in: Head & neck (2022)

When treating clinically benign tumors that involve the sternocleidomastoid muscle-parotid space, ECD-SMPSA may prevent postoperative formation of sialoceles and salivary fistulas.

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skeletal muscle
patients undergoing
human health
risk assessment