Submandibular duct transposition for drooling in children: a casuistic review and evaluation of grade of satisfaction

Drooling of saliva is the unintentional loss of saliva from the mouth resulting in excess pooling of saliva in the anterior portion of the oral cavity. It is considered normal in infants and usually resolves itself by 15 to 18 months of age. It is a common problem in pediatric patients with cerebral palsy or other neurological disorders. Drooling interferes with speech, impairs oral hygiene and contributes to oral dermatitis, aspiration pneumonias and fluid electrolyte imbalances. It has a profoundly negative impact on quality of life and contributes to social exclusion, self-esteem problems and significant discomfort, especially amongst school-aged children.
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research