Removal of parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands

Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2012 May;24(2):295-305, x. doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2012.01.005. Epub 2012 Feb 24.

Abstract

Surgical removal of the major salivary glands is a common task for the oral and maxillofacial surgeon. The major salivary glands have complex anatomic relationships with the surrounding neurovascular structures, and a thorough understanding of the surgical anatomy is essential for any surgeon involved in the management of salivary gland disease. This article reviews the indications, surgical anatomy, diagnostic evaluation, and surgical techniques for removal of the major salivary glands.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Humans
  • Parotid Gland / anatomy & histology
  • Parotid Gland / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy
  • Salivary Gland Diseases / diagnosis
  • Salivary Gland Diseases / surgery*
  • Sublingual Gland / anatomy & histology
  • Sublingual Gland / surgery*
  • Submandibular Gland / anatomy & histology
  • Submandibular Gland / surgery*