Parotid Sialocele and Fistulae: Current Treatment Options

Abstract

Parotid gland and duct injuries are rare complications following surgery of parotid gland and temporomandibular joint. Various other causes of parotid injury are rupture of parotid abscess, inadvertent incision of parotid abscess, complication of superficial Parotidectomy, gunshot wounds and trauma. Injury to the parotid duct may be difficult to diagnose and treat. If not recognized will lead to salivary fistula and sialocele formation which will not heal spontaneously because of continuous flow of saliva. Persistent salivary fistula may be most troubling to the patient. Successful treatment depends on early recognition and appropriate early intervention.