Drainless resection of the submandibular gland with facial vessel preservation: A comparative study.

Şahin B., Esen E., Başaran B.

Journal of stomatology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, vol.121, pp.501-505, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 121
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jormas.2019.12.017
  • Journal Name: Journal of stomatology, oral and maxillofacial surgery
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.501-505
  • Keywords: Submandibular gland, Drain, Hematoma, Facial artery, Marginal mandibular nerve, HEMOSTATIC AGENT, EXCISION, HEAD, SAFETY, ARTERY, FLAP
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Resection of the submandibular gland (SMG) is a common surgery and many surgeons leave a drainage system in the surgical field. However, surgical drain may increase risk of complication and related prolonged hospitalization time. The purpose of this study was to investigate the safety of SMG resection without any surgical drainage system.