Deep Cervical Fascia Rotational Flap for Prevention of Frey’s Syndrome Following Partial Superficial Parotidectomy A Case Report and Review

Ankit Sharma¹, Rajesh B Dhirawani², Ranjitha Ramamoorthy³*, Manish Tiwari⁴ and Chamandeep Kaur Deve⁵

¹Consultant, Oral oncologist and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Jabalpur Hospital and Research Center, Madhya Pradesh, India
²Consultant and Head, Maxillofacial and Oral Surgeon, Jabalpur Hospital and Research Center, Madhya Pradesh, India
³OMFS, Puducherry, India
⁴Consultant, Head and Neck Surgery, Karkinos Healthcare Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai, India
⁵Consultant, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Disha Hospital, Mumbai, India

*Corresponding Author: Ranjitha Ramamoorthy OMFS, Puducherry, India.

Received: June 12, 2025; Published: June 24, 2025

Abstract

Aim: In this article, we present an innovative technique by utilizing the investing layer of deep cervical fascia as a biological barrier following partial superficial parotidectomy. The aim is to prevent the onset of Frey's syndrome (FS) after parotidectomy.

Technique: Our article focuses on using the Superficial layer of deep cervical fascia [SLDCF] flap technique following partial superficial parotidectomy. This method aims to facilitate healing without complications and specifically works to prevent FS in post-parotidectomy patients.

Diagnosis: The case discussed in this study includes a benign salivary gland tumor confirmed by fine-needle aspiration cytology.

Outcome: The article showcases the effective use of a pioneering technique and provides an extensive review of Frey's syndrome, covering its occurrence, mechanisms, variations, and preventive measures.

Clinical Significance: Using the deep cervical fascia investing layer as a biological barrier after partial superficial parotidectomy shows promise in preventing FS in post-parotidectomy patients.

Keywords:Frey Syndrome; Pleomorphic Adenoma; Post Operative Complications; Surgical Flaps

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Citation

Citation: Ranjitha Ramamoorthy., et al. “Deep Cervical Fascia Rotational Flap for Prevention of Frey’s Syndrome Following Partial Superficial Parotidectomy A Case Report and Review". Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 9.7 (2025): 18-22.

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Copyright: © 2025 Ranjitha Ramamoorthy., et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.