1. [The new S2k AWMF guideline for the treatment of obstructive sialadenitis in commented short form].
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Al-Nawas B, Beutner D, Geisthoff U, Naujoks C, Reich R, Schröder U, Sproll C, Teymoortash A, Ußmüller J, Vogl T, Wittekindt C, Zenk J, and Guntinas-Lichius O
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- Constriction, Pathologic diagnosis, Constriction, Pathologic etiology, Constriction, Pathologic therapy, Diagnosis, Differential, Endoscopy, Humans, Lithotripsy, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Parotitis diagnosis, Parotitis etiology, Parotitis therapy, Salivary Duct Calculi diagnosis, Salivary Duct Calculi etiology, Salivary Ducts surgery, Sialadenitis diagnosis, Sialadenitis etiology, Sialography, Submandibular Gland Diseases diagnosis, Submandibular Gland Diseases etiology, Submandibular Gland Diseases therapy, Ultrasonography, Salivary Duct Calculi therapy, Sialadenitis therapy
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A new and interdisciplinary S2k AWMF guideline for the treatment of obstructive sialadenitis has been published. There have been several technical achievements, for instance in the field of ultrasonography, via sialendoscopy, or by MR-sialography, that have increased the possibilities for diagnosis and treatment of patients with obstructive sialadenitis. In the past, the treatment of choice in case of unsuccessful medical treatment was a complete extirpation of the affected salivary gland. Nowadays, using a variety of modern treatment options (like sialendoscopy, or extracorporeal shock-waves lithotripsy sometimes combined with salivary duct incision), it is possible in most patients, especially in cases of sialolithiasis, to preserve the affected gland. A functional recovery after gland-sparing surgery is described but more data is needed to finally evaluate the long-time results. The new guideline describes all relevant steps to diagnose an obstructive sialadenitis and values all diagnostic tools critically. Finally, all recommendable therapy options are described and valued, too., (© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.)
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- 2014
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