Salivary Stents for Stenosis

Introduction

Interventional sialendoscopy has evolved into a range of endoscopic approaches and combined (transoral and external) approaches to manage salivary stones and ductal stenosis in an effort to facilitate gland preservation. Intervention may involve endoscopic therapies like mechanical or balloon dilations, lithotripsy, or open sialodochotomy with or without repair. A constant area of questioning debate around these interventions in the use of a salivary stent – specifically: is stenting indicated, what are types of stents to be used, duration of stenting, and medical management around stenting with antibiotics.