title: Salivary gland scintigraphy. Diagnostic verification of parotid saliva flow through the maxillary sinus and nose.
abstract: The diagnostic value of salivary gland scintigraphy in patients without access to the salivary gland duct orfice is exemplified and discussed. The necessity for careful dental examination and treatment in patients with an oroantral fistula is emphasised.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009666:Nose / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009957:Oroantral Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000503:physiopathology; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012463:Saliva / Q000502:physiology*; D012466:Salivary Gland Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013667:Technetium
chemical_list: D013667:Technetium