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Walter D. Dishell, MD

Arch Otolaryngol. 1971;94(5):471-473.

Abstract
Interruption of the parasympathetic pathways to the parotid gland by destruction of the tympanic plexus, has been shown to produce parotid atrophy in rabbits. The treatment of a refractory case of bilateral benign chronic parotitis by the application of this technique is presented. A good result was obtained and the patient has been symptom-free for 14 months.

Author Affiliations
Los Angeles

From the Department of Surgery/Head and Neck, University of California School of Medicine, Los Angeles.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication March 26, 1971.

Reprint requests to 16542 Ventura Blvd, Encino, Calif 91316 (Dr. Dishell).

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