title: A novel and non-invasive method for the removal of salivary gland stones.
abstract: A non-invasive method for salivary gland stone disintegration by shock waves is proposed. An in vitro experiment, in which a large sialolith was subjected to shock waves produced by a Dornier lithotriptor, demonstrated the complete destruction of the stone. The advantages of the method and the need for modification of the existing equipment is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008096:Lithotripsy / Q000379:methods*; D012465:Salivary Duct Calculi / Q000628:therapy*