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Subtotal functional sialoadenectomy vs four‐duct ligation for the treatment of drooling in neurologically impaired children: Long‐term follow‐up

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The best surgical option to treat drooling in neurodisabilities is still under debate. The aim of this study was to describe the technique of subtotal functional sialoadenectomy (SFS) (ie four‐duct… Click to show full abstract

The best surgical option to treat drooling in neurodisabilities is still under debate. The aim of this study was to describe the technique of subtotal functional sialoadenectomy (SFS) (ie four‐duct ligation (4‐DL) together with bilateral sublingual gland excision) and its long‐term outcomes, in comparison with 4‐DL.

Keywords: four duct; long term; functional sialoadenectomy; subtotal functional; duct ligation

Journal Title: Clinical Otolaryngology
Year Published: 2020

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