Peroral drainage of post-traumatic sialocoeles: report of three cases.
OBJECTIVE
To discuss the technique and outcome of this simple procedure and the management of post-traumatic parotid sialocoeles, and to review the literature regarding this condition.


METHODS
We report the successful surgical treatment, by peroral drainage, of three patients with post-traumatic parotid sialocoele resistant to conservative management.


CONCLUSIONS
We discuss the method and outcome of the surgical procedure performed, along with the causes, presentation and management of parotid sialocoele.


CONCLUSIONS
Correct initial management of a parotid duct injury may prevent the formation of a sialocoele. When conservative treatment of post-traumatic parotid sialocoele fails, we advocate the surgical technique described in this report as it is effective, simple and carries minimal risk to the patient.
Edkins
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Division of Otolaryngology, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa. oedkins@gmail.com
van Lierop
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Fagan
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D000293:Adolescent; D000368:Aged; D003560:Cysts / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010305:Parotid Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D018987:Salivary Ducts / Q000601:surgery; D012466:Salivary Gland Diseases / Q000601:surgery*