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Parotidectomy Surgical Procedure

Parotidectomy is a surgical procedure done to remove a part or the entire parotid gland when there is a disease or tumor associated with it. The amount of parotid gland to be removed depends on where the lesion is located in the gland.

Parotidectomy Surgical Procedure

Parotidectomy Surgical Procedure

Parotidectomy is a surgery to remove a part of or the entire parotid salivary gland, on the side of the face, most often due to involvement by a tumor.

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