Parotid gland abscesses caused unusual facial nerve palsy in two patients, according to a case report published on July 30 in the International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. Only 15 other cases of ...

People may have salivary gland surgery to remove part or all of the salivary gland. Its primary purpose is to remove tumors, but it can also help treat infections and inflammation. A person has three ...

You are likely to have treatment from a team of specialists. Exactly who is involved will depend on the surgery you need. The team might include: a surgeon who specialises in operations of the face, ...

STAPHYLOCOCCAL infections acquired in hospitals continue to present serious problems, particularly since strains of nosocomial origin are frequently resistant to virtually all antibiotics. During the ...

Your surgeon will tell you which problems you are likely to have after the operation. Let your doctor or nurse know if you feel unwell or are worried about anything. There is a risk of problems or ...