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| + | ==Description== |
| + | Can result from trauma to the salivary gland. The parotid gland is most likely to form a fistula. Injury may be due to: |
| + | *Traumatic wound |
| + | *Abscess drainage |
| + | *Iatrogenic rupture |
| + | The continuous flow of saliva prevents healing. |
| + | ==Diagnosis== |
| + | ===Clinical Signs=== |
| + | *Discharge from fistula (must be differentiated from a draining sinus) |
| + | ==Treatment== |
| + | Surgical ligation of the duct or complete removal of the gland. |
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| + | ==References== |