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Returning to work following removal of submandibular gland

Authoring team

Condition

Recommended return to non-manual

Recommended return to manual

Removal of submandibular gland

1-2 weeks (1)

2-3 weeks (1)

Notes:

  • the information applies to general fitness to work for people below 60 years of age without other significant disability. This information is only a guide to doctors, who will need to consider the individual clinical circumstances when advising patients

Reference:

  • Samuel AM, Wellwood JMcK. Fitness for work after surgery. In Palmer KT, Cox RAF and Brown I. (Eds) Fitness for Work 4th edn. Oxford University Press, Oxford 2007 pp 467-486.

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