Proposal for standardized ultrasound analysis of the salivary glands: Part 1 submandibular gland.

Objectives: The Salivary Gland Committee of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery seeks to standardize terminology and technique for ultrasonograpy used in the evaluation and treatment of salivary gland disorders.
Methods: Development of expert opinion obtained through interaction with international practitioners representing multiple specialties. This committee work includes a comprehensive literature review with presentation of case examples to propose a standardized protocol for the language used in ultrasound salivary gland assessment.
Results: A multiple segment proposal is initiated with this focus on the submandibular gland. We provide a concise rationale for recommended descriptive language highlighted by a more extensive supplement that includes an extensive literature review with additional case examples.
Conclusion: Recommendations are provided to improve consistency both in performing and reporting submandibular gland ultrasound.
Competing Interests: Hoffman H: Henry T. Hoffman: (a) COOK Medical: Research consultant. (b) UpToDate author. Ryan W: scientific advisory boards for Olympus and Rakuten Medical and consultant for C2DX. Donato F: TriSalus advisory board member. No conflicts of interest related to this publication. Bertelli A: Speaker and travel grants for Merck. Anderson C: former compensated now uncompensated since 2013 consultant for Galera Therapeutics since 2013: research funding from Soligenix; research funding from Galera Therapeutics.
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