Primary repair and reconstruction of tumor defects in parotid masseter region: a report of 58 cases

The anterior boundary of the parotid masseter muscle area is the anterior edge of the mandibular branch, the posterior border of the parotid masseter muscle is the superior posterior process of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the external auditory canal, the upper boundary is the lower edge of the zygomatic arch. The common malignant tumor in the parotid gland area is parotid gland malignant tumor, skin cancer, external ear canal cancer invades parotid gland. Enlarged resection of tumors and adjacent healthy soft tissues can cause deformity of the region and even skin defects. This region is a specific region of the human body. The reconstruction involves the interdependence between aesthetics and function, should take into account defect coverage, facial contour symmetry, auricle shape and position, facial nerve protection and simultaneous restoration and reconstruction. At present, proper reconstruction of defects in this area is rare, and the strategy of reconstruction is still controversial (1). The purpose of this study is reviewed the experience of individualized reconstruction of different types of tumor defects in the parotid masseter area