Extra-oral approach to removal of parotid duct stones.
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.
Macassey
E
E
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Christchurch Public Hospital, New Zealand. Emily.macassey@cdhb.govt.nz
Ahsan
F
F
Allison
R
R
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*