Special Surgical Procedures II LESSON 1: Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat (EENT) Surgery Section IV: THROAT, TONGUE, AND NECK SURGERY
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1-39. EXCISION OF THE SUBMAXILLARY GLAND
a. General. This operation involves the removal of the gland and tumor through an incision made in the neck, just beneath the chin. It is performed to remove mixed tumors and multiple calculi associated with extensive chronic inflammation.
b. Preparation of the Patient. The patient is placed on the table in a dorsal recumbent position, with the affected side uppermost, and prepared as for neck surgery.
c. Operative Procedure.
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