J Korean Soc Plast Reconstr Surg.  1997 May;24(3):587-592.

TREATMENT OF EXCESSIVE SALIVARY DRAINAGE AFTER SUPERFICIAL PAROTIDECTOMY AND EXCISION OF AN ACCESSORY PAROTID GLAND TUMOR

• Jang WS
• Choi JW
• Kim IJ
• Kang YJ
• Lim P

Abstract

The possible complications after parotidectomy are facial nerve palsy, Frey's syndrome, sialocele, salivary fistula, hematoma infection, and flap necrosis. Postoperative sialocele and salivary fistula are relatively uncommon and the management varies. We experienced a rare postoperative complication of excessive and prolonged drainage of saliva after superficial parotidectomy and removal of an necessary parotid gland tumor. The patient could be treated successfully with conservative management such as compressive dressing, restriction of oral intake of irritant food, maintenance of oral hygiene and the use of amitriptyline(antidepressant).

MeSH Terms

Bandages
Drainage*
Facial Nerve
Fistula
Hematoma
Humans
Necrosis
Oral Hygiene
Paralysis
Parotid Gland*
Postoperative Complications
Saliva
Sweating, Gustatory