Extracapsular dissection of the upper part of parotid gland benign tumor using a tragus edge combined retroauticular hairline incision approach

To investigate the clinical effect of dissection in the upper part of parotid gland benign tumor using a tragus edge combined retroauticular hairline incision approach.

20 cases of upper part of parotid gland benign tumor were resected using the tragus edge combined retroauticular hairline incision approach, the surgery and cosmetic effect were analyzed.

Parotid gland tumors were checked by CT before the operation and diagnosed by frozen section analysis during the operation. The tumors were successfully complete resected in all cases. There were no complications of Frey's syndrome, postoperative bleeding, and flap necrosis, 2 cases showed a temporary earlobe numbness, 1 case of temporary facial nerve paralysis and 1 case of salivary fistula. There were no tumor recurrence after 24 ~ 48 months followed up. Surgical incision cosmetic effect is satisfactory.

The tragus edge combined retroauticular hairline incision is safe and feasible, with less complications for the upper part of parotid gland benign tumor resecetion.