Journal Reviews

OPERATIVE TECHNIQUES IN OTOLARYNGOLOGY cover

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...