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Sialendoscopy removes painful salivary gland stones without surgery.

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Salivary gland obstructions can be caused by either a blockage in the gland or by scarring that is the result of an infection trauma or inflammation. When saliva is prevented from exiting the ductal system a backup of saliva within the gland results in the formation of a stone which can cause pain and swelling in the gland. If left untreated, this condition can result in an infection and/or abscess. Read More

Minimally invasive surgical applications for head and neck and thyroid diseases are giving people more options.

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In the late 1990’s head and neck surgeons began developing techniques for endoscopically removing the thyroid and parathyroid glands. More recently, surgeons in Italy developed the video-assisted approach to the thyroid and parathyroid glands. This technique allows for a significantly shorter incision length (typically around 2 centimeters vs 6 centimeters for a conventional thyroidectomy). Many patients report reduced post-operative pain and a faster recovery time. Read More