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