A parotid fistula and sialocele complicating temporomandibular joint surgery.
A case of a persistent parotid fistula and sialocele following temporomandibular joint surgery is described. This rarely reported complication is postulated to result from pre-existing bucco-masseteric obstruction of parotid outflow causing raised intraductal pressure in the patient. Following unsuccessful conservative management, the patient was cured by a 5-day course of restricted oral intake and propantheline bromide.
Hutchison
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Joint Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Eastman Dental Hospital, London.
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D000328:Adult; D003560:Cysts / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010305:Parotid Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011413:Propantheline / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012467:Salivary Gland Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*
D011413:Propantheline