Endoscopic resection of the submandibular gland via a hairline incision: A new surgical approach

✍ Scribed by Chang Myeon Song; Young Ho Jung; Myung-Whun Sung; Kwang Hyun Kim

• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
• Year: 2010
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 209 KB
• Volume: 120
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0023-852X
• DOI: 10.1002/lary.20865

✦ Synopsis

Abstract

Objectives/Hypothesis:

Submandibular gland excision is traditionally performed by the transcervical approach. To avoid or reduce visible scarring and nerve injury, diverse innovative surgical trials have been reported. Here we report a patient who had an endoscopic submandibular gland resection via a hairline incision.

Methods:

A 36‐year‐old woman presented with a right submandibular gland tumor that was found on a routine check‐up. The submandibular gland was resected under endoscopic assistance via a posterior hairline incision using an ultrasonic scalpel.

Results:

The resection was successful, causing no acute complications, such as neural injury, hematoma, or seroma formation. The incision scar healed with an excellent cosmetic result.

Conclusions:

Endoscopic submandibular gland resection via a hairline incision was feasible and resulted in an excellent surgical and cosmetic outcome. Laryngoscope, 2010