What Weapons Are Available in the Face of Sialolithiasis?
Sialolithiasis is a common oral salivary gland disease. Most of the clinical manifestations are painless, and more than 20 % of sialolithiasis displayed radiolucency in plain films.
Different surgical methods are often used because of the size, location, and shape of the stones, which make diagnosis more important to be determined.
Conservative treatments include sialogogues, massage, heat, and antibiotic therapy. But these approaches are usually ineffective. However, the traditional surgical method has its limitations, including the location of sialolithiasis, and possible complications of nerve damage. Therefore, we need more weapons available in the face of sialolithiasis.
The diagnosis and location of sialolithiasis to be investigated by head and neck ultrasound, and the use of sialaendoscopy provides a better treatment for sialolithiasis and reduces the occurrence of complications. Because this operation requires extensive experience and expensive equipment, this speech will provide more information for your reference.
