Percutaneous Approach for Sialolith Removal in a Donkey. (March 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rodrigues, João B.; Mora, Sara; Bastos, Estela; Viegas, Carlos; Roman, Fidel San
• Is Part Of: Journal of veterinary dentistry. Volume 30:Number 1(2013)
• Page Start: 30
• Page End: 33
• Publication Date: 2013-03
• Subjects: Veterinary dentistry -- Periodicals; Dentistry -- veterinary; Veterinary dentistry; Periodicals; Periodicals; 636.08976
• DOI: 10.1177/089875641303000104
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0898-7564

Abstract

Salivary duct lithiasis is a condition characterized by the partial or total obstruction of a salivary gland or its excretory duct due to the formation of sialoliths. A 9-year-old female donkey, belonging to the unique and endangered indigenous breed of donkey in Portugal, was diagnosed with a sialolith in the rostral portion of the right parotid duct based on clinical, oral, dental, and radiographic examination results. Surgical removal of the sialolith was done through a percutaneous approach.