AUTHOR(S): Dr. Sobitha G, Dr. Muhammad Ali T, Dr. Jayalakshmi Jayakumar and Dr. Remya G

ABSTRACT:Sialolithiasis accounts to be the most common disease effecting the salivary glands. Highest incidence is in the submandibular gland and ductal system. Management of sialolithiasis range from conservative and minimally invasive procedures to gland excision. Transoral sialolithotomy is a versatile procedure for the management of sialolith occurring in the distal portion of the ductal system. In this article we present two cases of transoral sialolithotomy of submandibular duct done under local anesthesia along with an overview of aetiopathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnostic aids and various treatment modalities.

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