کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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4107430 | 1605418 | 2007 | 5 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
SummaryAim: To evaluate the safety of bilateral submandibular gland excision and parotid duct ligation in order to control drooling in children; to assess its long-term efficacy and complications.Study designlongitudinal cohort.Materials and MethodsThirty-one children aged 6 to 13 years (7.6 years old in average), with multiple neurological disabilities were submitted to a bilateral submandibular gland excision with parotid duct ligation in order to control ptyalism between December 1999 and December 2005, mean follow up of 36 months.ResultsAccording to Wilkie's success criteria, 87% of children had excellent or good results and insignificant morbidity was insignificant; with temporary parotid edema as the major complication.ConclusionBilateral submandibular gland excision with parotid duct ligation were safe to be performed in children, with 87% of success in drooling control.
Journal: Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Volume 73, Issue 1, January–February 2007, Pages 40–44