A Novel Approach in the Treatment of a Posttraumatic Sialocele

Abstract

Figure 1. Catheter insertion and drainage of the parotid sialocele. Puncturing and aspirating the cystic content of the sialocele confirmed the correct position of the catheter.

Cathétérisme d’une sialocèle post-traumatique du canal parotidien

“…Nous retrouvons sa description dans quelques articles [3,[8][9][10], après un traumatisme ou après parotidectomie. Les résultats rapportés sont bons, permettant une résolution sans récidive de la sialocèle.…”

“…Après cathétérisme [9,10] ou après marsupialisation, le drain est laissé en place entre dix jours et un mois.…”

A Giant Sialocele Caused By a Stab Wound: Case Report

“…5 Treatment of sialocele with intraoral parotid duct catheterization as reported in the present case, has been also reported with successful results without recurrence in several articles. 6,9,17 The drain is left in place for ten days to one month after catheterization or marsupialization. 9,17 In our case, Stensen duct was reconstructed with catheter through intra and extra oral approaches.…”

“…6,9,17 The drain is left in place for ten days to one month after catheterization or marsupialization. 9,17 In our case, Stensen duct was reconstructed with catheter through intra and extra oral approaches. The drains were well tolerated by the patients and remained in its place for 15 days.…”