Salivary Gland Surgery: Treating Stones, Infections & Growths
A comprehensive guide to salivary gland surgery, covering stone removal, duct procedures and gland removal when needed.
Treatment begins with
Diagnostic Confirmation
Surgical Planning
Surgery
Recovery & Follow-up
This surgery is considered for salivary stones, recurrent infection or a confirmed growth.
You may need this if...
These signs may indicate that this treatment is the recommended course of care:
- A salivary stone not resolving with conservative treatment
- Recurrent salivary gland infection
- A confirmed tumor of the salivary gland
- Persistent gland swelling with an identified surgical cause
A maxillofacial surgeon's evaluation confirms whether this treatment is the right option for you.
What Does Salivary Gland Surgery Involve?
Depending on the cause, surgery may remove a blocking stone, address the duct directly, or, for larger stones, recurrent infection or a confirmed tumor, remove the affected gland itself.
Many salivary stones and infections can be treated without removing the gland, preserving normal saliva production.
When This Treatment is Considered
This surgery is considered for salivary stones, recurrent infection or a confirmed growth.
- A salivary stone not resolving with conservative treatment
- Recurrent salivary gland infection
- A confirmed tumor of the salivary gland
- Persistent gland swelling with an identified surgical cause
The Care Pathway
1. Diagnostic Confirmation
Imaging confirms the exact cause, whether a stone, infection or growth.
2. Surgical Planning
The surgical approach is chosen based on whether the gland can be preserved.
3. Surgery
The stone, duct issue or gland is addressed under appropriate anesthesia.
4. Recovery & Follow-up
Follow-up confirms healing and, for tumor cases, reviews pathology results.
“Your care team supports you through every stage, from evaluation to recovery and follow-up.”
Expected Benefits and Possible Risks
Surgery effectively resolves persistent salivary gland problems, with gland-preserving options used whenever appropriate.
Every treatment has potential risks. Your surgeon will discuss your individual risks before treatment.
Recovery & Follow-up
Recovery from stone or duct procedures typically takes about a week; gland removal recovery takes slightly longer.
Your surgeon will guide you through recovery and discuss any pathology findings at follow-up.
Careful follow-up and guidance on diet and oral hygiene all play an important role in achieving the best possible outcome.
Questions to Ask Your Care Team
- 1.Can this be treated without removing my salivary gland?
- 2.What did the pathology results show, if a tumor was removed?
- 3.Will my saliva production be affected afterward?
- 4.How long is the recovery period?
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