Abstract
The development of sialendoscope has enabled the removal of salivary stones and diagnosis of structures of the salivary duct. The removal of stones has also been facilitated by combining two approaches: additional incisions and transoral procedures.
We started performing sialendoscopy in 2009. A total of 89 cases of sialolithiasis and stenosis in 88 patients were treated during the period from 2009 to 2013. In the sialolithiasis cases, we found the size, location and form of the stones were very important. In the stenosis cases, we treated patients with ductal dilatations by a coronary catheter.
Sialendoscopy is covered by health insurance from this April. This new approach is becoming an effective procedure in Japan.
