Abstract
Obstructive diseases of the salivary glands are a common problem of the salivary glands; often based on Sialolithiasis, duct stenosis, or other rarer reasons. There exist several diagnostic features to classify the disease; however, ultrasound or conventional radiological imaging does not provide a diagnosis in 5-10% of all cases. The intraductal applied contrast-enhanced ultrasound (IA-CEUS) improves the visualization of obstructive diseases of the salivary glands; simultaneously an evaluation of the parenchyma of the glands is possible. We think IA-CEUS is a promising tool, which improved the diagnostic assessment capabilities of ultrasound and results in a better treatment for patients with obstructive salivary gland diseases.
Translated title of the contribution | Sonographic analyses of obstructive diseases of the sallway gland using intraductal applications of contrast agent |
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Original language | German |
Pages (from-to) | 196-199 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Laryngo- Rhino- Otologie |
Volume | 90 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |