title: Delayed treatment of parotid sialocele: a functional approach and review.
abstract: The present report focused on 2 cases treated successfully with a delayed minimally invasive surgical approach and reviewed the available studies in which this method was used and their outcomes. The current data available suggest that the diversion of salivary flow into the oral cavity by cannulation of the distal portion of the parotid gland duct from the sialocele into the mouth, through the ostium or using a new controlled internal fistula creation, is a reliable, relatively simple, and effective procedure. It is available to the clinician when delayed treatment is needed, with low complication potential and great tolerability. The procedure allows a definite solution to the problem, avoiding undesirable outcomes, and preserves parotid gland functionality throughout the process of healing.
authors.affiliation: Resident, Maxillofacial Service, San Borja Arriarán Clinical Hospital, Santiago, Chile. Electronic address: todonoso@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Tomás
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Donoso
authors.affiliation: Resident, Department of Medical Stomatology and Pain Clinic, School of Dentistry, Finis Terrae University, Santiago, Chile.
authors.forename: Stefan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Domancic
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Medical Stomatology and Pain Clinic, School of Dentistry, Finis Terrae University, Santiago, Chile; Medical Staff, Maxillofacial Service, San Borja Arriarán Clinical Hospital, Santiago, Chile.
authors.forename: Juan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Argandoña
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000473:pathology*; D012466:Salivary Gland Diseases / Q000628:therapy*