Abstract

Objective:-To document Posterior belly of Di-gastric Muscle – The landmark to identify Facial Nerve in Parotidectomy. Methods:- In this study, relationship between posterior belly of digastrics and facial nerve trunk recorded in 21 patients who undergone Parotidectomy in our Institute. Results:-In all patients, Facial Nerve trunk was identified above the posterior belly of Di-gastric muscle with range of 5 to 10 mm. Conclusion:-This study confirmed that posterior belly of Di-gastric muscle in the landmark in identification of Facial nerve trunk in Parotidectomy.

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