Abstract |
A common pathology of the salivary gland, salivary lithiases are usually removed by open surgery. Most frequently localized in the sub-mandibular gland, calculi can also occur in the parotid gland. We developed a new procedure to treat salivary lithiasis using extracorporeal electromagnetic shock waves. New material was especially adapted for the salivary gland for lithotripsy without anesthesia. Two-hundred patients were treated; 63% had not lithiasis after treatment and 37% had small residual stones measuring less than 3 mm; 97% of the patients were symptom-free and salivary excretion was improved. We believe that extracorporeal electromagnetic shock waves is a safe noninvasive and well tolerated alternative to open surgery. We use lithotripsy as first line therapy for salivary lithiasis.
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Authors | P Katz |
Journal | Revue de stomatologie et de chirurgie maxillo-faciale
(Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac)
Vol. 99 Suppl 1
Pg. 109-11
(Jul 1998)
ISSN: 0035-1768 [Print] France |
Vernacular Title | Nouvelle approche thérapeutique des calculs salivaires: la lithotrypsie extra corporelle. |
PMID | 9697241
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Child
- Contraindications
- Female
- Humans
- Lithotripsy
(methods)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Parotid Diseases
(pathology, physiopathology, therapy)
- Saliva
(metabolism)
- Salivary Gland Calculi
(pathology, physiopathology, therapy)
- Submandibular Gland Diseases
(pathology, physiopathology, therapy)
- Treatment Outcome
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