Algorithms for treatment of salivary gland obstructions without access to extracorporeal lithotripsy.
Algorithms for treatment of salivary stones for physicians without access to an extracorporeal lithotriptor are proposed. Strategies for stones of different sizes and for salivary duct stenoses and strictures are discussed.
Fritsch
Michael H
MH
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Indiana University Medical Center, 702 Barnhill Drive, Suite 0860, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA. mfritsch@iupui.edu
D000465:Algorithms; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D004106:Dilatation; D006801:Humans; D008096:Lithotripsy; D015494:Salivary Gland Calculi / Q000628:therapy*; D012466:Salivary Gland Diseases / Q000628:therapy*