Therapeutic effects of sialendoscopy for diagnosis and treatment of hyposalivation patients: a retrospective study
이승준, 김의현, 이성재, 천영준, 송인석, 전상호,
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이승준 ( Lee Seung-Jun ) - Korea University Anam Hospital Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
김의현 ( Kim Euy-Hyun ) - Korea University Anam Hospital Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
이성재 ( Lee Sung-Jae ) - Korea University Anam Hospital Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
천영준 ( Chun Young-Joon ) - Korea University Anam Hospital Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
송인석 ( Song In-Seok ) - Korea University Anam Hospital Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
전상호 ( Jun Sang-Ho ) - Korea University Anam Hospital Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Abstract
Background: Hyposalivation is disease with multiple symptoms. This disease is hard to be diagnosed and to be treated, and there are not enough clinical protocols to cure the disease. In this study, we propose our own treatment protocols which aim not only to cure the disease but also to care for the disease-related symptoms.
Methods: At the 1st visit, we collect patient-related information. This procedure includes an intraoral exam, patient history taking, VAS value and unstimulated whole saliva (UWS) measurement, and salivary buffer test. Following the interview and oral examination, objective results are obtained by radiological image, CT, and sialoscintigraphy. At the 2nd visit, we analyze radiographic images including neck CT and salivary scintigraphy. These images can allow accurate diagnosis and help the patients to better understand the current condition. Depending on the severity of symptoms and patient’s discomfort, we try a surgical approach at the 3rd visit, sialendoscopy.
Results: With treatment, we can manage the discomfort of patients in daily life. The VAS value of hyposalivation patients dropped gradually with the trial of sialendoscopy. In the case of Sjogren’s syndrome patients, the treatment efficacy has been decreased with low reactivity of treatment. The true meaning of this treatment is in not only curing the disease, but also caring for the disrupted patients. Overall, the amount of UWS increased with the progress after the procedure. Especially in the lower UWS at the 1st visit, there was a more significant increase after the procedure.
Conclusion: Although many factors that cause hyposalivation have not been identified, the efficacy of sialendoscopy to relieve discomfort in hyposalivation patients has been observed. However, treatment was more difficult and complicated in the group of patients with systemic disease. This study will not only present a treatment protocol for hyposalivation patients, but also consider methods for diagnosing more precisely and improving treatment efficacy. Hyposalivation is a curable and manageable disease in some cases, so interpretation between the clinician and the patient is important.
키워드
Hyposalivation; Sialendoscopy; Scintigraphy; Salivary gland; Sjogren’s disease
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