Parotidectomy

Removal of a part or all of the parotid gland (superficial/total radical/extended total)

Speciality ENT
Urgency elective, urgent
Duration 2 to 4 h
Blood Loss minimal to 250 ml
Anaesthesia General Anaesthetic +/- Local Anaesthetic
Pain mild-moderate (++)
Post-op Pain II Tablets, Injection (im, iv)
Hospital Stay Day Surgery (a few hours) to overnight stay
Full Recovery 3 to 4 weeks
Additional Info there is a risk of injury to the facial nerve with a possible facial drop
created by Dr Taija Nicoli

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