Penetrating injury of parotid gland and external auditory canal: a unique combination

A unique case is presented of a penetrating injury of the parotid gland and complete transection of the cartilaginous portion of the external auditory canal by a tree branch. A subsequent superficial parotidectomy along with end-to-end anastomosis of the external auditory canal and appropriate antim...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of laryngology and otology 2004-12, Vol.118 (12), p.977-979
Hauptverfasser:	Singh, Rakesh Kumar, Bhandary, Sangita, Sinha, Bimal Kumar, Karki, Prahlad
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	(RF) Otorhinolaryngology Adult Biological and medical sciences Ear External Ear, External - injuries Ear, External - surgery Foreign Bodies Foreign Bodies - surgery Humans Male Medical sciences Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology Parotid Gland Parotid Gland - injuries Parotid Gland - surgery Surgical Procedures Operative Wood Wounds, Penetrating - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	A unique case is presented of a penetrating injury of the parotid gland and complete transection of the cartilaginous portion of the external auditory canal by a tree branch. A subsequent superficial parotidectomy along with end-to-end anastomosis of the external auditory canal and appropriate antimicrobial therapy was successful. A review of the literature did not reveal any previous similar cases.
ISSN:	0022-2151 1748-5460
DOI:	10.1258/0022215042790493