Administration of radiotherapy to patients with head and neck cancer often causes damage to the parotid glands, resulting in a marked decrease in saliva production, and associated discomfort.

RESULTS: Despite reduced tissue elasticity due to formaldehyde fixation, it proved possible to demonstrate all regions of the parotid gland to the operating surgeon with either approach.

The submandibular glands are the second largest of the three main salivary glands—about the size of a walnut. The two other types of salivary glands are the parotid (the largest) and sublingual ...