An unusual case of acute unilateral parotitis following abdominal surgery. Report of a case and review of the literature
Daniel Sermoneta 1, Claudio Lodoli 1, Massimo Di Mugno 1, Germano De Cosmo 2, Daniele Gui 1
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1 Dept. of Surgery, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
2 Dept. of Anesthesiology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Postoperative parotitis is a well known entity which can develop in patients who undergo major abdominal surgery. METHODS: We present a case of postoperative parotitis which occurred after a laparotomy for incisional hernia repair. RESULTS: After estabilishing diagnosis by ultrasonography assessment and blood chemical tests, patient was successfully treated by morphine discontinuing and antibiotics therapy. CONCLUSION: Beside sialolithiasis, sitting position or dehydratation we suggest that morphine could play a substantial role in the development of postoperative parotitis.
Keywords
- Postoperative parotitis
- Surgical parotitis
- Facial swelling