Prospective evaluation of the sialoadenectomy as treatment for giant sialolith in the submandibular gland

Case series

Authors

  • Jonathan Ribeiro da Silva São Paulo State University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6174-0112
  • Joao Paulo Bonardi São Paulo State University
  • Rodrigo dos Santos Pereira São Paulo State University
  • Camila Albuquerque Serra dos Orgaos University
  • Hernando Valentim da-Rocha-Júnior Fluminense Federal University
  • Eduardo Hochuli-Vieira São Paulo State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5935/2525-5711.20180004

Keywords:

Submandibular Gland Diseases, Calculi, Surgery, Oral

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study is to report a series of cases of giant submandibular gland sialoliths treated by sialoadenectomy. Methods: Nine patients were admitted to the Maxillofacial Surgery Department of Nova Iguaçu General Hospital from 01/01/2012 to 01/05/16, presenting submandibular gland sialoliths larger than 1.5 cm without response to conservative treatment. All patients underwent sialoadenectomy through cervical access. Results: Patients presented a mean age of 51 years, with 7 being male and 2 being female. The size of the sialoliths removed ranged from 1.8 to 4.9 cm. None of the patients presented hypoglossal nerve complications, 2 had transitory marginal mandibular nerve palsy, and 2 patients had postoperative infections in the first week. Conclusion: We can conclude that giant sialoliths represent a greater difficulty for the treatment of sialolithiasis, where sialoadenectomy represents a resolutive therapy with few complications.

Author Biographies

Jonathan Ribeiro da Silva, São Paulo State University

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Joao Paulo Bonardi, São Paulo State University

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Rodrigo dos Santos Pereira, São Paulo State University

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Camila Albuquerque, Serra dos Orgaos University

Serra dos Orgaos University, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Hernando Valentim da-Rocha-Júnior, Fluminense Federal University

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Eduardo Hochuli-Vieira, São Paulo State University

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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2018-01-20

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Silva JR da, Bonardi JP, Pereira R dos S, Albuquerque C, da-Rocha-Júnior HV, Hochuli-Vieira E. Prospective evaluation of the sialoadenectomy as treatment for giant sialolith in the submandibular gland: Case series. J Oral Diagn [Internet]. 2018 Jan. 20 [cited 2024 Sep. 19];3:1-5. Available from: https://jordi.com.br/revista/article/view/141

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Vol. 3 (2018)

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