1). A diagnosis of right submandibular duct calculus was made and at a subsequent appointment the stone was removed under local anaesthetic with sharp dissection. It was measured to be 30mm long ...

Sialoliths can be removed by sialendoscopy in some cases. But sometimes it fails if the stone is located in the proximal or hilum of Wharton's duct. To evaluate the clinical efficacy of the ...

The anatomy of Wharton's duct contributes to stone formation, as it assumes an uphill course and its orifice is smaller than the overall ductal caliber. 85% of stones occur within Wharton's duct ...

known as the Wharton duct. Along with improper diet, people who are dehydrated are also at risk of having these stones in their salivary glands. This is because calcium and other minerals keep on ...

The orifice of Wharton's ducts is smaller The most common location for submandibular stones are Wharton's duct and the gland hilum. Parotid stones tend to occur in the peripheral ducts and ascini.