Difference between revisions of "Salivary Fistula"
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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. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==References== | ||
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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.