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Post-operative complications (ECD: extracapsular dissection; SP: superficial parotidectomy; TP: total parotidectomy)
| Post-operative complications | ECD | SP | TP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transient facial nerve palsy | 2 (0.8%) | 26 (10.2%) | 68 (26.7%) |
| Permanente facial nerve palsy | 0 | 2 (0.8%) | 5 (2%) |
| Frey syndrome | 0 | 2 (0.8%) | 4 (1.6%) |
| Post-operative bleeding | 0 | 0 | 4 (1.6%) |
| Salivary fistula | 0 | 0 | 4 (1.6%) |
