Parotid sialolithiasis - Long term follow-up analyzing surgical approaches.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Present follow-up data comparing transoral and transfacial parotid gland procedures for stone removal to offer insight addressing technical considerations and complications.

Methods

Retrospective study of a consecutive series of surgical treatments for parotid sialolithiasis from 2013 to 2018 at an academic institution by one surgeon provided review of 16 transoral and 10 transfacial procedures supplemented by long-term follow-up through telephone or mail. Clinical and radiographic parameters, additional treatment, and persistence of symptoms were evaluated.

Results

Four of 10 patients treated with the transfacial approach had parotid-cutaneous fistulas addressed with transdermal scopolamine patches and pressure dressings (one also with intraductal steroid

SUBMITTER: Tanenbaum Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11541602 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature