of the parotid glands and delicate facial nerve, as well as prepare themselves for surgery, Dr. Larian and his team at the CENTER for Advanced Parotid & Facial Nerve Surgery have created the following educational resources, articles and guides.
The parotid glands, also known as salivary glands, provide us with saliva, benefiting our overall oral and bodily health. Keeping these glands healthy is imperative to our well-being.
The parotid glands each produce about 10% of the saliva in the mouth, but there is more to the parotid gland and the effects it has on your health.
A mucocele is a cyst-like lesion in your mouth, most commonly found at the surface of the lower lip.
Sialadenitis, or salivary gland inflammation, is an often painful bacterial infection of a salivary gland.
The development of tiny calcium deposits, or stones, within a salivary gland is called sialolithiasis, or salivary gland stones.
Both benign (non-cancerous) and cancerous salivary gland tumors may develop anywhere in the salivary glands, but the majority of them are parotid tumors.
The major salivary glands, three pairs in total, are found in and around your mouth and throat.
Salivary gland tumors are abnormal cells growing in the ducts that drain the salivary glands.
During the first week after surgery patients feel well when they wake up in the morning but find that they get tired very easily.
A parotid stone in the salivary gland can make it very difficult for saliva to pass through the saliva ducts, causing extreme discomfort for the patient.
Patients who need a parotid tumor removed may have many questions regarding facial surgery.
Cell phones have become a large part of contemporary culture so it is very easy to overlook the negative effects that it may have on our health.
Gain an understanding of the definition and function of the parotid glands, as well as the complications that commonly affect this structure.
Further your education concerning facial paralysis – a rare but significant complication associated with parotid surgery.
Salivary gland stones, called sialolithiasis, are small calcium deposits that block the flow of saliva in the salivary glands.
Learn about the cutting-edge approach expert parotid surgeon, Dr. Larian, and leading facial nerve specialist, Dr. Azizzadeh, use to successfully save the delicate nerve during parotid surgery and preserve facial function.
It’s normal to have questions regarding your upcoming procedure. We have put together a list of frequently asked questions and answers about parotid surgery.
To ensure a swift recovery and promote healing following your procedure, please take a moment to review the CENTER’s parotid surgery instructions.
Explore the intimate relationship between the parotid gland and the delicate facial nerve, and learn how these two important structures impact one another during surgery.
Salivary gland health is important to bring to people’s attention because there are a number of different disorders that can occur in the parotid gland.
Tumors in the parotid gland tend form very close to and sometimes on top of the facial nerve, making parotid surgery a highly risky and sensitive type of surgery.
Once you have been diagnosed with a parotid tumor, it is imperative that you are aware of the different treatment options available to you.
Many people have or will experience swollen salivary glands at some point in their lifetime. However, a lump close to the ear that is around for longer that a couple weeks may be a parotid tumor and it is imperative that you seek medical attention from an experienced physician for diagnosis.
Dr. Babak Larian, a globally recognized board-certified head and neck surgeon with extraordinary expertise in micro-parotidectomy. He is deeply committed to the treatment of individuals affected by parotid disorders and calls upon an entire team of experts to ensure his patients receive the best care possible. His cutting-edge, minimally invasive approach to parotid removal provides incredibly high success rates and lower risks of complications.
Dr. Babak Azizzadeh, a Harvard-trained board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon who is world-renowned for his proficiency in the facial nerve preservation, ensuring that parotid surgery is both functionally and aesthetically successful. Having penned five textbooks and contributed to hundreds of medical journals and articles, Dr. Azizzadeh is largely considered to be a preeminent leader in his field.
A board-certified head and neck surgeon, as well as an otology and neurotology specialist, Dr. Slattery has extensive experience evaluating, diagnosing and treating diseases of the parotid glands. With ample knowledge in cranial structures and facial nerve function and disorders, Dr. Slattery is fully qualified to ensure optimal outcomes for complex parotid removal cases.
The treatment of parotid gland conditions is complex and extremely delicate. In addition to being intimately involved with the body’s critical nerves and structures, the parotid glands are also responsible for a host of important functions, including protecting the teeth from decay, initiating digestion and moisturizing the mouth. As such, successful treatment requires an experienced team of surgeon who can resolve the disease, maximize the glands’ function and preserve the associated nerves and structures.
Committed to a multidisciplinary approach, the CENTER provides our patients with unparalleled access to world-renowned specialists who can ensure the best possible treatment outcomes. With decades of experience and extensive expertise in head and neck surgery, reconstructive surgery, facial nerve preservation, and anesthesiology, our team is highly qualified to treat all aspects of parotid disease.
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