Recovery of gland function after endoscopy-assisted removal of impacted hilo-parenchymal stones in the Wharton ’s duct

The aim of this study was to evaluate the gland function of patients following endoscopy-assisted removal of impacted hilo-parenchymal stones in the Wharton ’s duct. The study cohort comprised 115 patients who had undergone successful endoscopy-assisted lithotomy for hilo-parenchymal stones (mean diameter 7.7 mm). Gland function was evaluated at a mean 12 months after surgery using ultrasonography, sialography, and/or sialometry. Postoperative ultras onography of 51 affected glands revealed a regular gland size in 58.8%, normal parenchyma density in 51.0%, and ductal ectasia in 80.4%.

Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 7, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Y. Zhao, D. Zheng, L. Zhang, X. Xie, D. Liu, G. Yu Tags: Clinical Paper Source Type: research