Salival fistulae: a rare complication after microtic ear reconstruction

J Craniofac Surg. 2011 Mar;22(2):726-7. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e318207b558.

Abstract

Parotid fistulae are a very infrequent complication after ear reconstruction in microtia when the local conditions are favorable. We report 2 cases of salival fistulae after microtic ear reconstruction. Timing of the diagnosis is important to decide the treatment. We recommend conservative management by restricted citric diet in early postoperative salival fistulae and Botox injections in the case that it persists.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Botulinum Toxins / therapeutic use*
  • Child
  • Ear, External / abnormalities*
  • Ear, External / surgery*
  • Facial Asymmetry / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Otologic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Postoperative Complications / drug therapy*
  • Salivary Gland Fistula / drug therapy*
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional

Substances

  • Botulinum Toxins