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Pleomorphic adenoma?
I have a 2 .5cm. deep lobe, parotid gland pleomorphic adenoma. It was an incidental finding on a cervical spine MRI, that I had for cervical spinal stenosis. I am scheduled for traditional Parotidectomy surgery and I am afraid of getting Freys syndrome. Is minimally invasive microscopic surgery safer? DO I need to get reconstructive surgery to prevent a divid?
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Great question and understandable concern with your upcoming procedure. You would want to discuss these options and concerns with your surgeon and of course you might consider getting a second opinion by another surgeon who is well practiced with this specific medical issue and procedure. I have included a resource with education on this topic for your review. https://parotid.net/freys-syndrome-treatment/
This Surgery is normally safe. Perform Surgery at high volume hospital.
Minimally invasive surgery is effective. The goal is resection without nerve trauma.