The results of the treatment of patients with postoperative complications after removal of benign tumors of the salivary glands
https://doi.org/10.34215/1609-1175-2021-3-96-98
Abstract
Objective: To enhance the effectiveness of prevention and treatment of the post-operative complications among patients having benign tumor of the salivary glands by applying drug treatment, reflexology and hirudotherapy.
Methods: 94 patients having post operational facial disorders and paresthesias appeared after subtotal parotid salivary gland resection due to pleomorphic adenoma. Patients were divided into two groups. Control group included 44 people. General drug treatment of such complications was conducted. Main group consisted of 50 patients who were prescribed reflexology and hirudotherapy.
Results: The length of facial muscles functional recovery on the side of disorder in main group was 31.2 on average, control group – 182 days.
Conclusions: Conducted research demonstrated undeniable advantages of the complex approach applying acupuncture and hirudotherapy as an addition to the basic drug treatment among patients operated on benign tumor of the salivary glands.
About the Authors
A. A. Bocharnikov
Primorskiy Center of Eye Microsurgery
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
MD,
100e Borisenko St., Vladivostok, 690080
A. M. Kovalevskiy
Military and Medical Academy named after S.M. Kirov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
MD, PhD, associate professor, Department of General Dentistry,
6 Akademika Lebedeva St., Saint Petersburg, 6194044
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Bocharnikov A.A., Kovalevskiy A.M. The results of the treatment of patients with postoperative complications after removal of benign tumors of the salivary glands. Pacific Medical Journal. 2021;(3):96-98. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.34215/1609-1175-2021-3-96-98
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