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Few days ago i have left parotid pleomorphic adenoma specimen type left superfacial parotid gland but after surgery i have salivary leakage probl?

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Dont worry: leakage will stop rarely need re-exploration . Pleomorphic adenoma salsa know as ' mixed tumor' will not recur if completely removed Most of the time superficial lob is invoked .

Answered 8/28/2014

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Fistula: It sounds like you have a salivary fistula which is a rare complication of partial parotidectomy.Usually will close spontaneously in a few weeks and very rarely persists for months or chronically.However,since you are "fresh post-op"only a few days after surgery,PLEASE call the surgeon and make sure s/he sees you. Get well soon

Answered 8/28/2014

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