India Medical Mission 2018
Osborne Head & Neck Institute travels to Punjab, India to provide free ENT medical and surgical care. The team must work together to overcome fatigue, cultural and language differences and…
Figure 1: Illustration depicting the parotid gland and the closely associated branches of the facial nerve.
The Effect of Bulimia on the Parotid Gland
The parotid gland is the largest of three salivary glands in the human body and is partly responsible for the production of saliva which contains enzymes that function to lubricate…
Parotidectomy: Deep vs Superficial Lobe
What is the Parotid Gland? The parotid gland is a bilateral salivary gland, located on either sides of the mouth and in front of both ears, anatomically it is shaped…
Figure 1: Key point comparison of traditional parotidectomy vs. intraoral gland resection.
Accessory Parotid Gland Tumor Surgery
Is there an alternative to parotidectomy for accessory parotid gland tumor surgery? Question: I recently made an appointment with my primary care physician because I began to experience swelling…
Figure 1A: Between the ear and dotted line demarcates a parotid and fascial defect from a previous surgery. Figure 1B: Placement of a graft to correct the parotid defect and prevent or treat Frey’s syndrome.
Frey’s Syndrome – Facial sweating and flushing
Is Frey’s Syndrome an avoidable surgical complication of parotid surgery? Question: I recently had surgery to have my parotid gland removed. I noticed that a short time after surgery,…
Adam Yauch and Parotid Cancer: Facts and Myths
In the wake of the death of Beastie Boys singer Adam Yauch, there have been many questions about parotid cancer. As a specialist in the treatment of benign and…
Figure 1. A painful neuroma can be seen during corrective surgery. This neuroma was the source of severe neck pain for the patient. Note how the neuroma is attached to the normal nerve branches that were severed during the previous surgery.
Parotid Gland Surgery – Treatment of Complications
What are some reasons for pain after a parotid surgery? Question: I had a parotidectomy several years ago and I still have pain around my neck incision and it extends…
Salivary Gland Disease #2: Parotid Cancer and Parotidectomy, a Second Opinion Should Always be Welcomed
American Health Front (AHF) recently interviewed Dr. Ryan F. Osborne, Director of the Osborne Head and Neck Institute, about advances in parotid tumor treatment. Although relatively a small number of…