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Alexandra E Tunkel1, Tatiana Ferraro1, Timothy B Shaver1
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, U.S.A.
In-office sialolithotomy under local anesthesia can effectively treat hilar and intraglandular stones. This minimally invasive technique shows complication and recurrence rates comparable to traditional methods.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Transoral sialolithotomy is a standard procedure for distal submandibular stones under local anesthesia.
- Hilar and intraglandular stones traditionally require more invasive removal methods.
- Limited data exists on in-office transoral sialolithotomy for non-distal stones.
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