This review of the efficacy and safety of sialendoscopy in the treatment of obstructive diseases of the major salivary glands included 91 studies. The findings indicate and overall success rate of 80.9% (76.6 to 84.6 %) although all the included studies are observational, mainly retrospective and at medium to high risk of bias.
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49 observational studies were included in this review of sialendoscopy for obstructive salivary disease. The findings suggest a successful resolution for sialendoscopy alone of 76% (95% CI; 71 to 82%) and 91% (95% CI; 88 to 94%) for sialendoscopy and surgery.
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About 50% of benign salivary gland disease results from obstructive sialadenitis. The majority of cases are seen in the submandibular gland (80-90%) with 10-15% in the parotid and < 1% in the sublingual gland. The aim of this review was to summarize the current literature and determine the efficacy and safety of sialendoscopy in the [read the full story…]
