[Reconstruction of dissected Stensen's duct after facelift surgery].

Transoral approach for Stensen's duct lithiasis.

INTRODUCTION Extracorporeal lithotripsy (ECL) and interventional sialendoscopy are the classical treatments for Stensen's duct salivary stones, but some cases cannot be treated using these techniques. Another technique is now available, transoral Stensen's duct approach. TECHNICAL NOTE Transoral Stensen's duct approach can be performed under local anesthesia. The exact location of Stensen's d...

Stensen's duct injuries: the role of sialendoscopy and adjuvant botulinum toxin injection

INTRODUCTION Stensen's duct injuries are uncommon but troublesome sequelae of facial surgery or other external traumas. AIM To investigate the feasibility of sialendoscopic control of Stensen's duct in iatrogenic injuries and the efficiency of botulinum toxin adjuvant therapy. MATERIAL AND METHODS In 2008 and 2010, 5 patients with parotid sialoceles or fistulas, infrequent complications aft...

Modern sialography for screening of salivary gland obstruction.

PURPOSE To revisit and reintroduce sialography as an important tool for the assessment and diagnosis of salivary gland obstruction. PATIENTS AND METHODS A sample of 30 consecutive patients undergoing sialography was selected. Parotid sialography was performed in 22 patients (12 females and 10 males). The patients undergoing parotid sialography presented with bilateral or unilateral enlargemen...

Sialectasis of Stensen's duct with an extraoral swelling: a case report with surgical management.

Facelift approach for mandibular resection and reconstruction.

BACKGROUND Mandibular resection is the mainstay in the treatment of several pathologies involving the jaw. When benign lesions are approached, a limited exposure and less invasive access considering the cosmetic outcome is desirable to reduce morbidity and increase patient's quality of life after surgery. The facelift approach is widely used for rhytidectomy, parotidectomy, and facial animation...