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Sialodochoplasty--does it work?

M A Pogrel

    International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    |June 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Post-operative isotope scanning revealed reduced parotid gland function after sialodochoplasty using the Wilkie technique. Despite some atrophy, gland function remained sufficient to support the surgical procedure.

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    Area of Science:

    • Surgical Innovation
    • Nuclear Medicine
    • Salivary Gland Physiology

    Background:

    • Sialodochoplasty is a surgical procedure to repair salivary ducts.
    • The Wilkie technique involves repositioning the parotid duct.
    • Assessing post-operative salivary gland function is crucial for evaluating surgical outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the functional impact of the Wilkie technique for sialodochoplasty on parotid glands.
    • To assess salivary gland function using isotope scanning after the procedure.

    Main Methods:

    • Isotope scanning (scintigraphy) was performed on 8 patients post-operatively.
    • The study focused on parotid glands where the duct was repositioned via the Wilkie technique.

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    Main Results:

    • Reduced parotid gland function was observed in all 8 patients.
    • The degree of reduced function varied among the parotid glands.
    • Evidence of some parotid gland atrophy was noted.

    Conclusions:

    • The Wilkie technique for sialodochoplasty leads to a degree of parotid gland functional reduction and atrophy.
    • Despite functional changes, the remaining salivary gland function is adequate to justify the procedure.