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Salivary gland disorders can be painful and disrupt how you eat. Through a minimally invasive sialoendoscopy procedure performed by board-certified CEENTA ENT physicians, we can accurately diagnose and treat these conditions and reduce the need for further surgical intervention.
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As a trendsetter for minimally invasive procedures in the Carolinas, CEENTA’s team of experienced surgeons offer sialoendoscopy to both identify and treat your salivary gland disorder at the same time. As a result, you are left with no visible scars, a shorter recovery time, and a return to normalcy.
Patients receiving sialoendoscopy will be placed under general anesthesia during the entire procedure. The surgeon will then place a micro-endoscope in the mouth and through the natural opening of the salivary duct to examine the patient’s anatomy.
For patients needing salivary stone removal, additional small instruments may be used. Other conditions such as inflammation or blockage may be treated during the examination with saline or steroid irrigation.
Sialoendoscopy is a dynamic diagnostic procedure that has the added benefit of treating salivary gland disorders such as:
Patients who have undergone radiation or radioactive iodine therapy—especially for head, neck, or thyroid cancers—may experience an inability to create quality saliva in addition to ductal damage and/or salivary gland stones. Sialoendoscopy offers a gentle, effective solution without major surgery.
The salivary glands are three paired glands around the inside of the throat and mouth. These glands produce saliva to start the digestion of food, prevent oral infections, and moistens the throat for speaking.
Sialoendoscopy is usually performed under local or general anesthesia. As a result, most patients experience only mild discomfort afterward.
In many cases, sialoendoscopy prevents the need for traditional surgery. Your physician will discuss any necessary surgery options with you following your procedure.
This procedure takes between 30 to 60 minutes depending on the complexity of the condition.
As a minimally invasive procedure, recovery time is quick with most patients resuming normal activities within a day or two.
No, sialoendoscopy is performed through the natural opening of the salivary duct inside the mouth. No incisions will be required.
Many insurance plans cover sialoendoscopy when medically necessary. Our team can help you verify your benefits.
Complications are rare but may include infection, temporary swelling, or bleeding. Your doctor will discuss the risks before the procedure.
If you are experiencing chronic salivary gland swelling or pain, or think you may have a blocked duct, sialoendoscopy could be the answer. Schedule an appointment with CEENTA to see if sialoendoscopy is right for you.
