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Are saliva and bile sources of oxalate secretion into the human gastrointestinal tract?
Abstract Elevated urine oxalate (hyperoxaluria) is a risk factor for kidney stones. Normally eliminated by the kidneys, oxalate originates from endogenous metabolism and dietary absorption but secretion into the intestine remains an open question. We considered saliva and bile as two potential sources.
Emma Earhart +3 more
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Measuring Dry Mouth in Older People in Residential Care
ABSTRACT Aims To investigate and describe the concordance between salivary flow rates and xerostomia among older dependent adults, describe the association between medication use and dry mouth, and describe the impact of dry mouth on oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL).
Farah Zahiah Ahmad Zainuddin +3 more
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Sialolithiasis of minor salivary glands: A review of 17 cases
Background/purpose: To our knowledge, sialolithiasis in minor salivary glands is very rare, and information about the disease is limited. The current study aimed to provide updated data regarding the disease in Taiwan.
Wen-Chen Wang +5 more
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Setup of the da Vinci SP system. (A) The SP port is positioned transorally with the robotic cart docked at the patient’s head. (B) Two or three instruments and a 3D endoscope are inserted via a single port. ABSTRACT Objectives To assess the clinical practicality, procedural characteristics, and short‐term recovery outcomes of single‐port transoral ...
Ting‐Shen Lin +5 more
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Sialolithiasis in a 10 year old child
Sialolithiasis is often observed in the oral region, and is caused by the development of a calculus in the salivary gland or duct. This disease is mostly seen in adults or young adults, and seldom develops in children. Of all the cases of sialolithiasis,
Mohita Marwaha, Kanwar Deep Singh Nanda
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First Report on Neonatal Isolated Submandibular Suppurative Sialadenitis in Preterm Triplet Girls
Neonatal isolated submandibular suppurative sialadenitis (NISSS) is a rare condition. We present a case of NISSS caused by Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) in premature triplet girls born at 28 + 1 weeks of gestation. Mother’s milk culture tested positive for S. aureus, which is presumed to be the potential contributing factor of the infection.
Patrick Morhart +6 more
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Prevalence of detected soft tissue calcifications on digital panoramic radiographs
Objectives: Some calcifications of the head and neck region may be seen on dental panoramic images due to the superimpositions and proximity of structures. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the prevalence of soft tissue calcifications observed
Derya Icoz, Faruk Akgunlu
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Dental Calculus Deposition: Correlation With Salivary Statherin and Calcium Levels
Objectives Salivary constituents have a wide range of functions, including oral calcium homeostasis. Salivary proteins, such as statherin inhibit the crystal growth of calcium phosphate in supersaturated solutions and interact with several oral bacteria to adsorb on hydroxyapatite.
Pranjali Hase +5 more
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Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are rare vascular lesion in the buccal fat pad (BFP). One of the important complications associated with these lesions is phlebolith formation within it. To the best of authors′ knowledge, there is no medical literature
Arpita Saha +3 more
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Sialendoscopic Extraction of 32 Salivary Stones From Stensen's Duct: A Case Report
ABSTRACT Sialolithiasis is a common cause of salivary gland obstruction, but cases with multiple stones are rare and challenging. We present a 32‐year‐old woman with several months of recurrent right parotid swelling and pain, especially during meals.
Mohammad Farhadi +4 more
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