Neuronavigation-guided targeted open removal of parotid sialoliths: a technical note - 02/03/26
, Giovanni Dell’Aversana OrabonaAbstract |
Parotid sialolithiasis may pose relevant surgical challenges, particularly when sialoliths are deeply located, non-palpable, and intraoperative localization is uncertain, potentially requiring extensive parenchymal dissection. This technical note describes a neuronavigation-guided targeted open approach for parotid sialolith removal applied in three selected patients with parotid sialolithiasis refractory to previous treatments. Preoperative computed tomography was used for surgical planning and intraoperative navigation, allowing precise sialolith localization and focused dissection through a limited open access, in combination with intraoperative facial nerve monitoring. After sialolith removal, intraoperative cone-beam computed tomography was performed to confirm complete extraction and exclude residual fragments. No intraoperative or postoperative complications were observed, and parotid gland function was preserved in all cases. Neuronavigation-assisted targeted open surgery, combined with intraoperative imaging verification, may represent a valuable option in selected cases of parotid sialolithiasis, improving surgical accuracy and intraoperative confidence.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Parotid sialolithiasis, Gland-preserving surgery, CT navigation assisted surgery, Intraoperative cone-beam CT
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Vol 127 - N° 4
Article 102766- septembre 2026 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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