Retrograde theory in sialolithiasis formation

Authors
Marchal, F Kurt, AM Dulguerov, P Lehmann, W
Citation
F. Marchal et al., Retrograde theory in sialolithiasis formation, ARCH OTOLAR, 127(1), 2001, pp. 66-68
Citations number
20
Categorie Soggetti
Otolaryngology,"da verificare
Journal title
ARCHIVES OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY
ISSN journal
08864470 → ACNP
Volume
127
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
66 - 68
Database
ISI
SICI code
0886-4470(200101)127:1<66:RTISF>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
Sialolithiasis is a relatively frequent occurrence; however, cases of sialo lithiasis originating around a "foreign body" nidus are rare. We describe a patient with submandibular sialolithiasis organized around a vegetal nidus and discuss the etiology of the case.