[Combined approach of parotid lithiasis. A technical note].

Abstract

INTRODUCTION:

Sialendoscopy, extracorporeal lithotripsy and transoral removal are the usual treatments for parotid lithiasis. These techniques cannot treat all the patients. In fact, removal of lithiasis bigger than the ductal diameter and situated in the middle or posterior third of the duct may fail with such techniques. For this reason the combined approach has been developed. Our technical note describes this procedure.

TECHNICAL NOTE:

Preoperative check-up needs an ultrasound or a CT scan of the parotid region. The procedure is conducted under general anesthesia. It begins with the localization of the lithiasis with help of the sialendoscope light visible through the skin. A face lift approach is performed giving access to the SMAS that is opened over the lithiasis and the transilluminated area. A window is opened on the duct and the lithiasis is removed. Proximal duct permeability is assessed with the sialendoscope. The different layers are sutured and a suction drainage is left in place.

DISCUSSION:

Combined approach is indicated in case of failure of conservative techniques. It provides good results in removal of lithiasis located in the posterior or middle thirds of the duct. Its morbidity is low. It can avoid performing a parotidectomy and lowers the risk of facial palsy. In case of failure, botulinum toxin injection may be indicated.

• Authors: A Louvrier, J-M Foletti, L Guyot, C Chossegros
• Journal: Revue de stomatologie, de chirurgie maxillo-faciale et de chirurgie orale (Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac Chir Orale) Vol. 116 Issue 3 Pg. 139-42 (Jun 2015) ISSN: 2213-6541 [Electronic] France
• Vernacular Title: Abord combiné des lithiases parotidiennes. Note technique.
• PMID: 25841269 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.

Topics

• Aged
• Combined Modality Therapy (methods)
• Endoscopy (methods)
• Female
• Humans
• Lithiasis (epidemiology, pathology, surgery)
• Lithotripsy (methods)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Operative Time
• Oral Surgical Procedures (methods)
• Parotid Diseases (epidemiology, pathology, surgery)
• Postoperative Complications (epidemiology)
• Preoperative Care (methods)
• Retrospective Studies