Tensor fascia lata interposition for treatment of Frey’s syndrome: a forgotten surgical technique?

Abstract

Frey’s syndrome which manifests clinically as unilateral facial sweating and flushing on salivary stimulation and mastication, is postulated to result from aberrant regeneration of sectioned autonomic nerve fibers. Many surgical and non-surgical treatment modalities have been described with varying degrees of success to relive the symptoms. In this case report, we describe the surgical technique of tensor fascia lata interposition as a simple and reliable treatment option for Frey’s syndrome.