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Is There Any Non Surgical Treatment For The Calculi In Submandibular Gland?

Good Evng. Doc. RIght Submandibular gland and duct: Repeting the Radiology Report(USG) The RIght Submandibular gland is enlarged in size with heterogeneous echotexture. Intraglandular ducts are mildly prominent. Internal vascularity is increased. A large echoreflective calculus measuring about 1.3 cm in diameter is noted in the anterior aspect of the gland. The right Submandibular duct is mildly prominent. Multiple calculi are seen in the terminal part of the duct, larger one measurea about 0.6 cm in diameter. Sir, Is there any without surgery stone can be taken out.
Wed, 22 Mar 2017
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Hello,

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

I have read your question fully and understand your concerns.

If the salivary stones are small and not blocking the duct, they may come out by themselves. The only non-surgical treatment to remove the salivary gland stone is by gently probing the salivary duct with a blunt thin instrument. The stone may then fall into the mouth. This needs to be done by a doctor.

Mostly, the stones are removed by using a fine endoscope (called sialendoscope) and the stone are removed with a forceps. This is a minimal invasive surgery, it can be done under local anaesthesia and the patient can go home the same day. The complication rate is quite less and this procedure has good success rates.

Open surgery where a small cut is given to remove the stone is rarely performed now-a-days.

I would advise you to consult a surgeon specialised in these types of procedures.

I hope this answer has helped you.

Thank you
Regards
Dr Sunita Sayammagaru
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Is There Any Non Surgical Treatment For The Calculi In Submandibular Gland?

Hello, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. I have read your question fully and understand your concerns. If the salivary stones are small and not blocking the duct, they may come out by themselves. The only non-surgical treatment to remove the salivary gland stone is by gently probing the salivary duct with a blunt thin instrument. The stone may then fall into the mouth. This needs to be done by a doctor. Mostly, the stones are removed by using a fine endoscope (called sialendoscope) and the stone are removed with a forceps. This is a minimal invasive surgery, it can be done under local anaesthesia and the patient can go home the same day. The complication rate is quite less and this procedure has good success rates. Open surgery where a small cut is given to remove the stone is rarely performed now-a-days. I would advise you to consult a surgeon specialised in these types of procedures. I hope this answer has helped you. Thank you Regards Dr Sunita Sayammagaru