A parotidectomy is the removal of part or all of one of your parotid glands, the biggest of your three pairs of salivary glands. Your parotid glands are found in front of your ears. The most common ...

A parotidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove part or all of the parotid salivary gland. A person may require the procedure if they have tumors, recurrent infections, swelling, or blockages in the ...

If you want to learn about surgeries to treat salivary gland cancer, this is a place to start. We’ll explain surgeries such as a parotidectomy to remove salivary gland tumors, and reconstruction after ...

A parotidectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the parotid gland, a gland in your face that helps make saliva. Parotidectomies are used to remove both cancerous and benign (noncancerous) growths ...

1. Which doctor should I consult for a parotid gland swelling? You should consult your primary care physician who will refer you to a surgeon if surgery is required. 2. What is a parotid mass? Any ...

Parotid glands: Salivary glands near the ears that open into the cheeks. Parotidectomy: Surgical removal of the parotid glands. Abscess: A localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue.

A new retrospective study published in OTO Open, the open-access journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF), demonstrates that the Clinical Practice ...