Use of 2-Octyl-Cyanoacrylate in surgical closing of Postparotidectomy salivary fistulas

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2011 Nov;268(11):1691-4. doi: 10.1007/s00405-011-1750-4. Epub 2011 Sep 8.

Abstract

A salivary fistula is one of possible postoperative complications in the surgery of parotid gland tumors. We present three cases of postparotidectomy salivary fistulas, successfully treated by surgical access using 2-octyl-cyanoacrylate while closing the skin layer. The previous treatment of these cases by other therapeutic options did not give satisfactory results. In a 5-year follow-up period there were no signs of fistulas relapses. The surgical access with use of 2-octyl cyanoacrylate can be one of therapeutic options for the closing of postparotidectomy salivary fistulas, especially in cases where other therapeutic accesses are not successful.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Cyanoacrylates / administration & dosage*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*
  • Parotid Diseases / surgery
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Salivary Gland Fistula / etiology
  • Salivary Gland Fistula / surgery*
  • Suture Techniques*
  • Tissue Adhesives / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • Cyanoacrylates
  • Tissue Adhesives
  • octyl 2-cyanoacrylate