Parotidectomy is a commonly performed procedure for both benign and malignant lesions. When a significant portion of the gland is resected and the lost tissue volume is not replaced, a disfiguring contour defect can result. This defect can be disfiguring and have a profound impact on quality of life. Large defects are best replaced with vascularized tissue to provide stable volume.
Keywords: Anterolateral thigh (ALT) free flap; Contour defect; Facial paralysis; Temporalis tendon transfer; Total parotidectomy.
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