Salivary Duct Dilatation

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Salivary Duct Dilatation

Treatment of salivary gland stones, adhesions or strictures. It is done by opening the mouth of the salivary duct inside the mouth.

Speciality ENT
Urgency elective, urgent
Duration 30 min to 1 h
Blood Loss minimal
Anaesthesia Local Anaesthetic, +/- Sedation
Anaesthesia II General
Pain mild (+)
Post-op Pain II Tablets, Suppositories, Injection (im, iv)
Hospital Stay Day Surgery (a few hours)
Full Recovery 1 to 4 weeks
Additional Info Can be done under local or general anaesthesia
created by Dr Taija Nicoli

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