Sialendoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery for Salivary Gland Disorders at Mount Sinai
People experiencing swelling in the face and neck after eating may not realize they have a salivary gland disorder – and that it can be treated in a minimally invasive manner. When these glands become obstructed, either from salivary gland stones or from strictures, blockage occurs resulting in a swelling under the jaw or in front of the ear.
At Mount Sinai’s Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, we treat these disorders using a minimally invasive technique called sialendoscopy.
In addition to salivary gland stones and strictures (scarring to the duct), other forms of salivary diseases that can be treated with sialendoscopy are:
· Chronic salivary gland infections
· Parotid swelling from the radioactive treatment of thyroid cancer
· Juvenile recurrent parotitis in children
Our physicians have performed thousands of these complex procedures.
To make an appointment with Dr. Marita Teng in Head and Neck Oncology, call 212-241-9410.
To make an appointment with Dr. Michael Turner in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, call 212-844-6881.
For more information, visit https://www.mountsinai.org/loc....ations/head-neck-ins
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