Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (대한악안면성형재건외과학회)
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EXCISION OF THE SUBMANDIBULAR GLAND BY AN INTRAORAL APPROACH

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  • Lee, Kuk-Yeop (Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Baik, Jin-Ah (Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Jin, Woo-Jeong (Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Chonbuk National University)
  • 이국엽 (전북대학교 치과대학 구강악안면외과학 교실) ;
  • 백진아 (전북대학교 치과대학 구강악안면외과학 교실) ;
  • 진우정 (전북대학교 치과대학 구강악안면외과학 교실)
  • Published : 1994.12.31
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Abstract

Surgical removal of the submandibular gland via intraoral approach was performed. The surgical procedure to be used for removal of submandibular gland had been performed via extraoral approach for many centuries. Disadvantages of extraoral technique are the esthetic distress due to an external scar, residual inflammation in Wharton's duct, and neurological complications. Indications of intraoral approach are unlimited in surgical cases of submandibular gland. Advantages of intraoral approach are esthetic satisfaction due to no remaining scars, preservation of adjacent anatomical structures and preservation of lower facial contour. This paper describes the surgical technique of the submandibular gland excision through an intraoral approach and variable incision lines tried. In 7 cases, excellent results were obtained after removal of the submandibular gland through an intraoral approach.

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