title: Extra-oral approach to removal of parotid duct stones.
abstract: There are many different management strategies for salivary calculi within the parotid ducts. Commonly, the stones can be extracted via an intra-oral approach. Stones that are farther from the papillae require more complex management. This article describes a technique for extra-oral excision of palpable salivary calculi using known external facial landmarks and dissection. Two cases are discussed and illustrations shown, and a brief discussion of other techniques for the management of salivary stones is included.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Christchurch Public Hospital, New Zealand. Emily.macassey@cdhb.govt.nz
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Macassey
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ahsan
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Allison
mesh_terms: D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008096:Lithotripsy / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010305:Parotid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D012465:Salivary Duct Calculi / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*