Anterior submandibular sialolithiasis: A series of five cases

Authors : JB Garde, JB Garde, Ashvini K Vadane, Ashvini K Vadane

DOI : 10.18231/j.idjsr.2019.017

Volume : 7

Issue : 3

Year : 2019

Page No : 68-69

Submandibular gland is most often affected by the development of sialolithiasis as compared to parotid gland.² Sialolithiasis accounts almost 30% of all salivary disorders and higher incidence is found in males.³ This article reports a series of five cases of submandibular sialolitiasis and describes their successful management in our institute.

Keywords: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), Salivary gland, Sialolith, Sialolithiasis, Submandibular gland, Salivary gland stone.

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