An Updated Patient-Centered Sialadenitis Instrument: The Obstructive Salivary Problem Impact Test (SPIT) [PDF]
Objective: The Chronic Obstructive Sialadenitis Symptoms questionnaire (COSS) was created to assess chronic sialadenitis symptoms and treatment response, but its development lacked patient input and validation.
Chang, Jolie L. +7 more
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The minimally important difference for the Xerostomia Inventory among Sjögren's disease patients. [PDF]
Abstract Objective Until now, the clinically relevant improvement for the Xerostomia Inventory (XI) has not been defined. Therefore, our aim was to determine the Minimally Important Difference (MID) of the XI for improvement in dry‐mouth symptoms in SjD patients.
Assy Z +8 more
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Sialolithotomy of the submandibular duct using sialendoscopy
Background Conventionally, indirect radiography has been used to diagnose salivary gland diseases. However, with the development of sialendoscopy, diagnosis and treatment of salivary gland diseases have become more effective.
Dong-Keon Lee +5 more
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Parotid sialolithiasis - Long term follow-up analyzing surgical approaches. [PDF]
This article presents the outcomes and long‐term follow‐up data in a cohort of patients undergoing surgical treatment for parotid sialolithiasis. The researchers found that both transoral and transfacial surgical approaches are an effective option that demonstrates long‐term success.
Tanenbaum Z +5 more
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Objectives: The aim of this study was to describe our experience in treating chronic obstructive parotitis (COP) related to diabetes.Methods: Twelve patients with COP related to diabetes were selected for the study.
Chuan-Bin Wu, Lei Xue, Qing Zhou
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Sialendoscopy for the management of obstructive salivary gland disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Objective: To conduct a systematic review with metaanalysis to determine the efficacy and safety of sialendoscopy in the treatment of obstructive diseases of the salivary glands in adults. Data Sources: MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library (no lower
Cohen, Natasha +4 more
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COVID-19 isolation drape for sialendoscopy-assisted transfacial approach to parotid gland [PDF]
Surgical procedures requiring close contact with saliva, such as salivary gland surgery, may determine the risk of spreading the SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Capaccio P. +5 more
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Interventional sialendoscopy for treatment of juvenile recurrent parotitis
Objective: To evaluate our preliminary experience with interventional sialendoscopy for the diagnosis and treatment of juvenile recurrent parotitis (JRP).
Celeste Gary +3 more
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Sialoendoscopic treatment of parotid gland diseases [PDF]
In the present survey, the emergence of parotid gland endoscopy or sialoendoscopy as well as the most recent achievements of this minimally invasive technique for safe and effective treatment of salivary gland diseases are discussed.
Enchev, Yavor +3 more
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Sialolithiasis—Do Early Diagnosis and Removal Minimize Post-Operative Morbidity?
Background and objectives: Sialolithiasis is an inflammation of a salivary gland due to obstruction of salivary flow by a sialolith. We aim to assess potential factors that may predict lower morbidity following endoscopically assisted per-oral sialolith ...
Gal Avishai +4 more
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