My friend is having her PAROTID? gland removed, how long is the operation expected to last, how long will she?!
Question: My friend is having her PAROTID.? gland removed, how long is the operation expected to last, how long will she.?
be in hospital and will she have stiches or staples in it,and how long will she be in hospital.Health Question & Answer
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Parotidectomy involves a General Anaesthetic being administered ,the patient sleeps through the op ,an S-shaped incision is made just under the ear and the skin crease below.A drain is emplaced after Parotid removal and the incision closed up. (usually clips though some surgeons also put in a subcutaneous stitch as well).The op just leaves a faint scar.
Usually the patient is under observation for a week , the drain is removed after 2-3 days and a spray is administered similar to nail varnish (this just flakes off when the wound is healing).
Most Hospitals arrange a "check-up" for a month after the op so as to check on progress.
She`ll feel "ill" for a few weeks but everything should be OK after the first week at home.Health Question & Answer
Usually the patient is under observation for a week , the drain is removed after 2-3 days and a spray is administered similar to nail varnish (this just flakes off when the wound is healing).
Most Hospitals arrange a "check-up" for a month after the op so as to check on progress.
She`ll feel "ill" for a few weeks but everything should be OK after the first week at home.Health Question & Answer
Do you mean parathyroid.? There isn't a parotid gland.....
It should be a relativly easy procedure... I don't know about stiches ect - that's up to the doctor. I think it's mostly a same day surgery or an overnight stay, it's not a long term thing.... she will probably need meds to replace the hormones she's gonna loose...
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It should be a relativly easy procedure... I don't know about stiches ect - that's up to the doctor. I think it's mostly a same day surgery or an overnight stay, it's not a long term thing.... she will probably need meds to replace the hormones she's gonna loose...
here's some websites to get better info...Health Question & Answer