Drooling: analysis and evaluation of 31 children who underwent bilateral submandibular gland excision and parotid duct ligation

Aim: To evaluate the safety of bilateral submandibular gland excision and parotid duct ligation in order to control drooling in children; to assess its long-term efficacy and complications. longitudinal cohort. Thirty-one children aged 6 to 13 years (7.6 years old in average), with multiple neurolog...

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Published in:Brazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology 2007-01, Vol.73 (1), p.40-44
Main Authors: Manrique, Dayse, Camponês do Brasil, Osiris de Oliveira, Ramos, Hugo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
cerebral palsy
Child
Cohort Studies
drooling
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Ligation - adverse effects
Ligation - methods
Longitudinal Studies
Male
neuropathy
Original
Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures - adverse effects
Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures - methods
Parotid Gland - surgery
salivary glands
Sialorrhea - surgery
Submandibular Gland - surgery
surgical procedure
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Aim: To evaluate the safety of bilateral submandibular gland excision and parotid duct ligation in order to control drooling in children; to assess its long-term efficacy and complications. longitudinal cohort. Thirty-one children aged 6 to 13 years (7.6 years old in average), with multiple neurological disabilities were submitted to a bilateral submandibular gland excision with parotid duct ligation in order to control ptyalism between December 1999 and December 2005, mean follow up of 36 months. According to Wilkie's success criteria, 87% of children had excellent or good results and insignificant morbidity was insignificant; with temporary parotid edema as the major complication. Bilateral submandibular gland excision with parotid duct ligation were safe to be performed in children, with 87% of success in drooling control.
ISSN:1808-8694
1808-8686
DOI:10.1016/S1808-8694(15)31120-4