Endoscopic management of sialolithiasis(a practical experience in 52 cases)
10.3321/j.issn:1002-0098.2008.04.021
- VernacularTitle:涎腺内镜治疗涎石病的回顾分析
- Author:
Deng-Gao LIU
1
;
Zu-Yan ZHANG
;
Lei ZHANG
;
Ye ZHANG
;
Xiao-Xia SONG
;
Guang-Yan YU
Author Information
1. 北京大学口腔医学院口腔医院
- Keywords:
Salivary gland calculi;
Endoscopy;
Submandibular gland;
Parotid gland
- From:
Chinese Journal of Stomatology
2008;43(4):248-249
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the value of endoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of sialolithiasis. Methods Diagnostic and interventional sialoendoscopic procedures were Derformed in 52 patients with sialolithiasis(43 submandibular glands and 9 parotid glands).Results Of the 34 sialoliths in the anterior and/or posterior part of the Wharton's duct,24 were removed with basket retrieval:2 removed with open surgery and basket retrieval,and 8 removed with open surgery under the guidance of endoscopy.Eight sialoliths in the hilum of the Wharton'S duct were treated with open surgery.Of the 9 stone cases in the Stensen's duct,3 was removed with basket retrieval,3 was removed after opening-up of the ostium.1 was treated with basket capturing and open surgery.The obstructive symptoms were improved in these cases during 1-24 months' follow-up. Conclusions Sialoendoscopy is a minimal invasive and efficacious technique for the diagnosis and treatment of sialolithiasis.
