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Therapeutic sialendoscopy

Guidance issued Guidance issued
 
IP Guidance Number: IPG218
 
Summary:
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on therapeutic sialendoscopy.
Description:
The salivary glands are located around the mouth and the throat. These glands may at times be blocked, usually because of stones. Sialendoscopy involves the use of a flexible tube (endoscope) to enter a salivary gland and to visualise and remove the stone.
Arrangements:

Normal

Topic Area:

Mouth and dental

Specialty:

Oral and maxillo-facial surgery

Specialist advice has
been sought from:
Provisional Consultation Date: Winter 2007
Guidance Publication Date: 23 May 2007
Contact Details:
Project Manager
(for general enquiries or comments)
Ben Doak
ip@nice.org.uk
Technical Lead
(for procedure specific enquiries or comments)
Sally Hamilton
ip@nice.org.uk
Contact Address:

Interventional Procedures Programme
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
MidCity Place
71 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NA


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