Journal Reviews

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Reducing the risk of Frey’s syndrome after parotidectomy – which methods are best?

1 July 2021 | | Head and Neck | Frey syndrome, gustatory sweating, parotid gland surgery, postoperative complications

Gustatory sweating or Frey’s syndrome is a well-recognised complication of parotid surgery. The reported incidence is highly variable, from 4% to 96%, with around 30% of patients reporting symptoms. A number of intraoperative techniques can be used to reduce the...

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Avoiding the sweaty cheek

1 July 2019 | | Head and Neck | Parotidectomy, Sweating, Frey syndrome, Flap, Gustatory, Auriculotemporal

Frey’s syndrome is a common (10-40%) and important complication following parotid surgery. Gustatory sweating during oral stimulation can be embarrassing as it is accompanied by flushing and a sensation of heat. This is as a direct result of regenerated parasympathetic...