Parotid Gland Tumors: Frequently Asked Questions by Dr. Ryan Osborne

Frequently Asked Parotid Gland Tumor Questions. Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Ryan Osborne specializes in parotid gland surgery, parotid tumors, parotidectomy, and minimally-invasive parotid gland procedures. He is the Director of Head & Neck Surgery at the Osborne Head & Neck Institute. In this video, Dr. Osborne answers frequently asked questions about parotid gland tumors.

0:00:12 - What is a parotid gland tumor?
0:00:28 - What causes a parotid gland tumor?
0:00:54 - What are the symptoms of parotid cancer?
0:01:23 - Should a parotid tumor be removed?
0:01:56 - Do benign parotid tumors have to be removed?
0:02:31 - How long does it take to recover from a parotidectomy?
0:03:08 - How do you achieve facial nerve preservation in parotidectomy surgery?
0:03:55 - What causes a blocked parotid gland?
0:04:48 - Can parotid tumors come back?
0:05:35 - What is a deep lobe parotid tumor?
0:06:25 - Is parotid gland swelling serious?
0:06:57 - How do you get rid of a swollen parotid gland?

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