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Extra-oral approach to removal of parotid duct stones

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 June 2010

E Macassey ,
F Ahsan  and
R Allison
E Macassey*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Christchurch Public Hospital, New Zealand
F Ahsan
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Christchurch Public Hospital, New Zealand
R Allison
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Christchurch Public Hospital, New Zealand
*
Address for correspondence: Dr Emily Macassey, Registrar, Otolaryngology, Christchurch Public Hospital, 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand. E-mail: Emily.macassey@cdhb.govt.nz Fax: 006433640273
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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.

Keywords

Salivary Duct CalculiParotid Gland

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Short Communication
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 124 , Issue 10 , October 2010 , pp. 1100 - 1102
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2010

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