HAYES MARTIN SURGICAL MANEUVRE -SUBMANDIBULAR GLAND EXCISION

The Hayes Martin surgical maneuver is a crucial technique for preserving the marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve during neck surgery. By ligating the facial vein inferiorly and then elevating it superiorly off the gland, this approach protects the nerve, which lies superficial to the vein, thereby minimizing the risk of nerve injury.