I have a fluid filled sac with a drain placed at my left jaw line. However, the suction drain stopped working but my PS wants it to remain in place as it is an outlet for now for the fluid buildup (although very messy) He has ordered an amylase test. But isn't it possible to tell whether the fluid is from a seroma or a parotid leak by its location. I am on a patch awaiting test results.
August 21, 2015
Answer: How do Plastic Surgeons differentiate between parotod leak and seroma? The difference between parotid gland secretions and a seroma can typically be identified through laboratory studies, namely an amylase test. Amylase is an enzyme found in saliva which is produced by the parotid gland. There may be situations where the fluid collection may be located near the parotid gland (or by an accessory parotid gland) which may need to be tested to determine the exact nature of the fluid collection. Many of the treatment strategies are similar for both types of fluid collections, but Botox can be used very effectively to control and help facilitate the resolution of a fluid collection (sialocele/fistula) originating from the parotid gland.I hope this helps.
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August 21, 2015
Answer: How do Plastic Surgeons differentiate between parotod leak and seroma? The difference between parotid gland secretions and a seroma can typically be identified through laboratory studies, namely an amylase test. Amylase is an enzyme found in saliva which is produced by the parotid gland. There may be situations where the fluid collection may be located near the parotid gland (or by an accessory parotid gland) which may need to be tested to determine the exact nature of the fluid collection. Many of the treatment strategies are similar for both types of fluid collections, but Botox can be used very effectively to control and help facilitate the resolution of a fluid collection (sialocele/fistula) originating from the parotid gland.I hope this helps.
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August 21, 2015
Answer: Parotid fistula vs seroma the only way of differentiating the 2 is with an amylase test. Your surgeon may suspect clinically if the parotid capsule was breeched in surgery but the biochemistry assay of the fluid will give a definitive answer.
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August 21, 2015
Answer: Parotid fistula vs seroma the only way of differentiating the 2 is with an amylase test. Your surgeon may suspect clinically if the parotid capsule was breeched in surgery but the biochemistry assay of the fluid will give a definitive answer.
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