SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF SUBMANDIBULAR SALIVARY GLAND SIALOLITHS

Abstract

Calculus precipitation (sialoliths) with ductal stricture formation in the salivary gland is a common dento-surgical problem associated painful and tender glandular swelling in the neck that might be complicated by cystic changes (sialoductesia) and even abscess formation necessitating urgent surgical drainage to be followed by total surgical excision under GA.
The commonest salivary gland inflicted by these pathological sequelae is the submandibular salivary gland and usually unilaterally involved.
Sialoductesia and stricture formation are absolute indication of urgent Surgical excision.