The role of SMAS flap in preventing Frey's syndrome following standard superficial parotidectomy.
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2004-06-29
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Between 1992 and 2002, 46 patients who underwent standard superficial parotidectomy with a superficial muscoloaponeurotic system (SMAS) preservation technique were included in a retrospective study. Twenty-six patients were evaluated by questionnaire for subjective symptoms of gustatory sweating and flushing as well as satisfaction with the aesthetic appearance of their cheek. Six of twenty-six patients (23.1%) complained of symptoms of Frey's syndrome. Seven of twenty-six patients (26.9%) demonstrated a positive Minor's starch iodine test. By this technique the incidence of Frey's syndrome is substantially reduced from 48% by subjective review and 72% by objective measurement reported in the previous study by the same group of surgeons without using the SMAS preservation technique. This study supports the role of the SMAS flap in preventing Frey's syndrome following standard superficial parotidectomy.
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Chotmaihet Thangphaet.
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Angspatt A, Yangyuen T, Jindarak S, Chokrungvaranont P, Siriwan P. The role of SMAS flap in preventing Frey's syndrome following standard superficial parotidectomy. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. 2004 Jun; 87(6): 624-7