Category: Ear
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Parotid Gland Surgery:Pre Op Examination
The parotid gland is the largest of the salivary glands. There are two parotid glands, one on each side of the face, just below and to the front of the ear. A duct through which saliva is secreted runs from each gland to the inside of the cheek. The extra temporal facial nerve and its…
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CT Images of Eagle Syndrome (Stylohyoid)
Although Eagle syndrome is thought to be caused by an elongated styloid process or calcified stylohyoid ligament, the presence of an elongated styloid process is not pathognomonic for Eagle syndrome because many patients with incidental findings of an elongated styloid process are asymptomatic. CT is useful in that it provides complementary information to that provided…
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Pre Auricular Sinus Recurrence
Preauricular sinuses are common congenital malformations .There is a high risk of recurrence if not excised correctly on the first time.Studies shows surgery under local anesthesia contributed to more recurrence, it did not mean that it was only the anesthesia technique that influenced the recurrence. Surgeons should bear in mind that complete removal of the…