Intraoperative sialendoscopy to assist with and confirm repair of Stensen’s duct

We describe the use of a sialendoscope to assist with and to check the repair of a partially transected Stensen's duct despite its late presentation with a sialocele. Sialendoscopy has improved the management of parotid sialolithiasis,1 but in cases of trauma, has been limited to locating the transected ends of ducts.2,3 We are not aware of reports of a scope being used to check for satisfactory repair. We used a sialendoscope to guide the operation, check patency, and detect leaks after repair of the duct.

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