Sialolithiasis: case studies and review.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Three cases of sialolithiasis are presented, each representative of acute and chronic presentations of this problem. The evaluation and treatment of salivary gland and duct stones are outlined. The primary axiom is, "Treat the gland, not the stone," and the essential aspects of emergency medical management are antibiotics, sialogogues, warm compresses, mechanical stimulation, and appropriate referral to an otolaryngologist.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Pollack, CV; Severance, HW
Published Date
- September 1990
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 8 / 5
Start / End Page
- 561 - 565
PubMed ID
- 2254602
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0736-4679
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/0736-4679(90)90450-a
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States