Song Yeu Wong, Nasibah Mohamad, Norsyamira Aida Mohamad Umbaik, Norhafiza Mat Lazim
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Abstract
A salivary gland fistula occurs when there is abnormal communication between the skin and the salivary gland or duct. Most of the cases are due to complications of head and neck surgery such as parotidectomy or trauma. At the moment, there are no consensus treatment guidelines for managing salivary gland fistulas. Most cases are treated conservatively; however, the management of ductal fistula can be challenging and typically requires more aggressive measures than conservative ones. We report a case of an elderly with a neck abscess complicated with a parotid fistula after incision and drainage. He presented with wound breakdown and persistent saliva leakage from the wound. The fistulogram showed communication between the Stensen's duct and the external fistula opening. We performed sclerotherapy by injecting Sodium Tetradecyl Sulphate into the fistula tract and ultrasound-guided intraparenchymal Botulinum Toxin type A injection over the affected parotid gland. The management of salivary gland fistula is discussed, focusing on the role of Botulinum Toxin type A injection and Sodium Tetradecyl Sulphate for the management of the fistula.
期刊介绍:
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery was founded as Indian Journal of Otolaryngology in 1949 as a scientific Journal published by the Association of Otolaryngologists of India and was later rechristened as IJOHNS to incorporate the changes and progress.
IJOHNS, undoubtedly one of the oldest Journals in India, is the official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India and is about to publish it is 67th Volume in 2015. The Journal published quarterly accepts articles in general Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and various subspecialities such as Otology, Rhinology, Laryngology and Phonosurgery, Neurotology, Head and Neck Surgery etc.
The Journal acts as a window to showcase and project the clinical and research work done by Otolaryngologists community in India and around the world. It is a continued source of useful clinical information with peer review by eminent Otolaryngologists of repute in their respective fields. The Journal accepts articles pertaining to clinical reports, Clinical studies, Research articles in basic and applied Otolaryngology, short Communications, Clinical records reporting unusual presentations or lesions and new surgical techniques. The journal acts as a catalyst and mirrors the Indian Otolaryngologist’s active interests and pursuits. The Journal also invites articles from senior and experienced authors on interesting topics in Otolaryngology and allied sciences from all over the world.
The print version is distributed free to about 4000 members of Association of Otolaryngologists of India and the e-Journal shortly going to make its appearance on the Springer Board can be accessed by all the members.
Association of Otolaryngologists of India and M/s Springer India group have come together to co-publish IJOHNS from January 2007 and this bondage is going to provide an impetus to the Journal in terms of international presence and global exposure.