Clinical application of modified incision and sternocleidomastoid muscle flap in surgery of parotid gland tumors

To discuss the clinical value of modified incision and at the same time sternocleidomastoid muscle flap transfer to repair defect in the parotid gland surgery. 66 cases of parotid gland benign tumor were randomly divided into two groups, A group and B group. Patients of A group were used modified incision and at the same time sternocleidomastoid muscle flap Transfer. Patients of B group were used the traditional "S"-shaped incision and no at the same time sternocleidomastoid muscle flap transferred. Follow-up observation of facial deformities, wound healing, Frey\´s syndrome, salivary fistula and sternocleidomastoid muscle dysfunction, and so on. Results: The postoperative follow-up of 12 months, sternocleidomastoid muscle dysfunction was no significant difference between A group and B group. A group was significantly better than the B group in remaining aspects. Adopting modified incision and at the same time sternocleidomastoid muscle flap transfer to repair defect in the Parotid gland surgery. The postoperative wound was very Hidden and face was beautiful. Meanwhile the incidence of the Frey\´s syndrome and salivary fistula were reduced.