Parotid gland neoplasm

This study is testing a special 3D MRI technique called neurogram imaging to better see the tiny branches of the facial nerve inside the parotid gland before surgery for parotid tumors. The goal is to help surgeons avoid accidentally injuring these nerves during tumor removal, wh…

After surgery to remove a benign parotid tumor, some people develop salivary fistulas or sialoceles, which are collections of saliva that can leak or cause swelling. This pilot study tests whether injecting a long-acting local anesthetic called bupivacaine, combined with a steroi…

This study is testing whether it is safe to remove a tumor from the parotid gland (a saliva gland near the ear) without using a surgical drain. Normally, a drain is placed to remove extra fluid, which often requires an overnight hospital stay. The researchers want to see if skipp…

This study tests whether adding high-resolution sequences to a standard MRI can more accurately show the position of a parotid tumor relative to the facial nerve. About 88 adults scheduled for first-time parotid tumor surgery will receive the enhanced MRI before their operation. …