Submandibular sialogram performed through a Wharton's duct fistula: technical adaptation of conventional technique

Eur J Radiol. 2006 Oct;60(1):56-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2006.05.015. Epub 2006 Jul 3.

Abstract

We report a case of submandibular duct fistula in which a sialogram was performed through the fistulous opening after attempt of sialography through the Wharton's duct had failed. To our knowledge, this technical modification in obtaining a sialogram has not been described previously in scientific literature. Blunt-tipped needles and polythene catheters are commonly used for cannulation of the submandibular duct orifice for obtaining a sialogram. However, in this case, a larger gauge metallic cannula was employed to opacify the ductal system through the fistula.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization / methods*
  • Contrast Media / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement / methods
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement / methods*
  • Radiography, Interventional / methods*
  • Salivary Gland Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Salivary Gland Fistula / diagnostic imaging*

Substances

  • Contrast Media