Ear, nose, & throat journal
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Case Reports
Endoscopy-assisted resection of a submandibular gland mass via a thyroidectomy incision.
Submandibular gland excision is traditionally performed via the transcervical approach. In an effort to avoid or reduce visible scarring and nerve injury, diverse innovative surgical trials have been conducted. We report the case of a submandibular gland mass that was endoscopically resected through a thyroidectomy incision. ⋯ The resection was successful, and the patient experienced no acute complications such as neural injury, hematoma, or seroma formation. Upon healing of the thyroidectomy scar, the cosmetic result was excellent. We conclude that endoscopic resection of a submandibular gland mass through a thyroidectomy incision is a feasible option that results in excellent surgical and cosmetic outcomes.