An experimental study of bilateral repositioning of the Stensen's duct orifices with autologous vein and artery grafts in dogs

Ozgenel G., Ozcan M., Kahveci Z.

BRITISH JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY, vol.53, no.2, pp.106-108, 2000 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 53 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2000
  • Doi Number: 10.1054/bjps.1999.3221
  • Journal Name: BRITISH JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.106-108
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Sialorrhoea is an indication of dysfunction in the coordination of the swallowing mechanism. Disturbance in this coordination results in excess pooling of saliva in the anterior mouth and resultant drooling. Several surgical techniques have been described for the management of sialorrhoea. In this experimental study, we planned to try a more safe and physiologic technique by repositioning of the parotid duct orifices into the glossopalatal arch, using autologous free grafts of vein and artery in dogs.