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[Salivary calculi].

P Laudenbach1

  • 1Service de stomatologie-chirurgie maxillo-faciale et réparatrice, Centre hospitalier de Bicêtre, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre.

La Revue Du Praticien
|April 15, 1992
PubMed
Summary
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Salivary calculi, or stones, cause painful gland swelling and require prompt treatment. Therapy involves medication and canal washing, with surgery considered if symptoms persist.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Otolaryngology
  • Surgical Pathology

Context:

  • Salivary calculi are common, causing significant pain and gland swelling.
  • Submaxillary glands are most frequently affected, followed by parotid and sublingual glands.
  • Clinical signs include salivary hernia and pain from infection.

Purpose:

  • To outline the diagnosis and treatment of salivary calculi.
  • To describe the clinical presentation and common locations of salivary stones.
  • To detail both medical and surgical management options.

Summary:

  • Diagnosis is confirmed via X-ray and sialography, aiding stone localization.
  • Initial treatment involves symptomatic relief with medications and antibiotic canal irrigation.

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  • Surgical intervention is reserved for persistent cases, with access determined by calculus location.

    • Impact:

    • Effective management reduces patient discomfort and prevents complications.
    • Understanding calculus location guides surgical approach, improving outcomes.
    • Timely treatment preserves salivary gland function.