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case_images: Volume reconstruction using pedicled lymphoadipose tissue after superficial parotidectomy. (a) Volume defect present after superficial parotidectomy. (b) Level I and II lymphoadipose tissue freed from surrounding structures with preservation of pedicle containing vascular supply. (c) Lymphoadipose tissue rotated posteriorly and superiorly into parotid defect. (d) Lymphoadipose tissue secured to parotid fascia.
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case_images: Surgical technique for volume reconstruction was performed similarly for both cases (Figure 1).
case_images: Wound closure after volume restoration.
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case_images: With satisfactory volume restoration, the wound was then closed in a layered fashion (Figure 2).
case_images: Five-month postoperative follow-up.
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case_images: On three- and five-month postoperative follow-up, the patients were noted to have durable volume reconstruction with excellent contour of the parotid region (Figure 3).