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BSurgical Treatment of Salivary Gland Lesions
05. Removal of a sialolith from duct of the mandibular gland
Sialolithiasis involving the submandibular gland is simple to diagnose using clinical and radiological methods. The following patient also suffered from severe inflammation with pronounced glandular congestion.
Duration: 8min
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Structure
- Pathogenesis of salivary stones
- Clinical symptoms
- Clinical and radiological diagnostics
- Operative lithectomy from the Wharton duct and insertion of a catheter
- Postoperative antibiotics and follow-up
Description
Sialolithiasis involving the submandibular gland is simple to diagnose using clinical and radiological methods. The following patient also suffered from severe inflammation with pronounced glandular congestion. The lithectomy procedure, performed via an axial incision of the duct, is depicted in detail. The insertion of a catheter to prevent subsequent ductal stenosis is also demonstrated. Following antibiotic therapy and removal of the catheter, the successful result of procedure can be seen.
