Gianmaria Mancini

Dr. Gianmaria Mancini


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Academic Career Length

1Year (2026-Present)

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12 September 2026 in Applied Sciences
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GMGianmaria Mancini
Gianmaria Mancini
ARAlessia Maria Romeo
Alessia Maria Romeo
ACAlessandro Calvo
Alessandro Calvo
ABAntonio Bottari
Antonio Bottari
ASAlberto Stagno
Alberto Stagno
Giorgio Lo GiudiceGiorgio Lo Giudice
Giorgio Lo Giudice
Parotid sialocele is a challenging complication following major salivary gland surgery. Traditional conservative management often fails, while revision surgery carries a high risk of iatrogenic facial nerve injury. This retrospective, single-center case series evaluated the clinical efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided Botulinum Toxin Type A (BoNT-A) infiltration in eight consecutive patients presenting with post-surgical parotid sialoceles. The protocol comprised complete ultrasound-guided evacuative aspiration followed by intraglandular injections of OnabotulinumtoxinA into functional parenchyma using a standardized grid mapping technique. Dosage was individualized based on the sonographic estimation of the residual volume of glandular tissue. Post-procedure care included a soft diet, temporary avoidance of sialagogues, and strict avoidance of local massage for 24 h. Complete clinical and sonographic resolution was achieved in all 8 treated cases within a mean interval of 10 days post-injection. Follow-up at 3 months confirmed no recurrences or late-onset complications. No local or systemic adverse events were recorded. In this preliminary case series, ultrasound-guided intraglandular BoNT-A injection represented a safe and encouraging minimally invasive second-line option for post-surgical parotid sialoceles.