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Doctor Removes 10 Salivary Stones Orally
22 Sep
Summary
- A doctor successfully removed 10 salivary stones.
- The procedure was performed intraorally, leaving no scar.
- The patient was an 18-year-old, an uncommon age for this condition.
A doctor in Rajkot has successfully removed 10 salivary stones from an 18-year-old patient's left submandibular duct. The groundbreaking intraoral procedure, performed entirely through the mouth, eliminated the need for external incisions and left no visible scar. The patient had been experiencing significant pain and swelling below the jaw for approximately one month, especially when eating.
Diagnostic ultrasonography confirmed the presence of multiple stones within the left submandibular salivary system. The stones were lodged in Wharton's duct, the narrow passage carrying saliva to the mouth. Specialists noted that preserving the submandibular gland while removing numerous stones from this delicate duct presents significant technical challenges.
Salivary stones, or sialoliths, form from mineral deposits hardening within the salivary glands or ducts, most commonly affecting the submandibular gland. This particular case was deemed unusual not only for the high number of stones found in a single duct but also for the patient's age. Salivary stones are typically diagnosed in middle-aged adults, making this presentation in an 18-year-old rare. The patient was discharged the same evening and is recovering well.
