| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5642988 | Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology | 2017 | 5 Pages |
ObjectivesChronic obstructive parotitis related to Sjogren syndrome is not uncommon, but it is rarely reported in the literature. The aim of this study was to describe our experience in the treatment of chronic obstructive parotitis related to Sjogren syndrome.Study DesignSeventeen cases of chronic obstructive parotitis related to Sjogren syndrome treated with sialendoscopy from June 2014 to June 2015 at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Stomatology, China Medical University, were retrospectively reviewed. The cohort underwent ultrasonography, salivary gland scintigraphy, and sialography before sialendoscopy. All patients were asked to complete a visual analogue scale (VAS) evaluation before and 6Â months after surgery. A paired t test was conducted, and PÂ <Â .05 was considered statistically significant.ResultsThe 17 study patients (27 parotid glands) successfully underwent interventional sialendoscopy under local anesthesia. The mean preoperative VAS score was 6, and the mean VAS score 6Â months after sialendoscopy was significantly lower at 4.5 (PÂ <Â .05).ConclusionsInterventional sialendoscopy plays a significant role in the treatment of chronic obstructive parotitis related to Sjogren syndrome.
