Abstract
The antimuscarinic effect of scopolamine causes a reduction of salivary secretion, so it can be used successfully in postoperative parotid surgery. The aim of this article was to demonstrate the efficiency of postoperative use of scopolamine transdermal patch in reduction of complications due to the presence of saliva in the surgical spaces.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Controlled Clinical Trial
MeSH terms
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Adenoma, Pleomorphic / surgery*
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Drainage
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Humans
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Parotid Gland / surgery*
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Parotid Neoplasms / surgery*
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Postoperative Complications / drug therapy*
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Scopolamine / administration & dosage*
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Sweating, Gustatory / drug therapy*
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Transdermal Patch*