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

Revista Brasileira de Otorrinolaringologia

Manrique, Dayse¹  Brasil, Osiris de Oliveira Camponês do¹  Ramos, Hugo¹  UNIFESP¹  Associação de Assistência à Criança Deficiente¹ 

关键词: salivary glands;    neuropathy;    cerebral palsy;    drooling;    surgical procedure.;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0034-72992007000100007

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Associacao Brasileira de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia Cervicofacial

【 摘 要 】

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. STUDY DESIGN: longitudinal cohort. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 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. RESULTS: According to WilkieÂ’s success criteria, 87% of children had excellent or good results and insignificant morbidity was insignificant; with temporary parotid edema as the major complication. CONCLUSION: Bilateral submandibular gland excision with parotid duct ligation were safe to be performed in children, with 87% of success in drooling control.

【 授权许可】

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