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Stensen's duct reconstruction associated with facial trauma: a case report

Facial lacerations involving the parotid duct are rare injuries (0.1% to 0.3% of facial lacerations in major trauma studies) but clinically important in the field of maxillofacial and plastic surgery. Its position on the cheek and proximity to the buccal branch of the facial nerve put it at risk for penetrating injuries, lacerations, and crush damage. If not diagnosed and treated, these lesions can cause sialoceles, parotid-cutaneous fistulas, chronic infections, and functional problems, which can lower the patient's quality of life. The secret of success in repair is knowledge of regional anatomy.