Closure of parotid gland fistula

Abstract

The author successfully uses a modified method of Kausch'a for this purpose: a needle with a thick silk thread is introduced through the external opening into the fistulous passage through the thickness of the cheek into the oral cavity, then the external end of the thread is put on another needle, also large and uncurled, the latter is introduced into the fistula immediately under the skin, penetrates the wall of the fistulous passage and is carried under the skin to the corner of the mouth, where it is derived into the mouth.

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