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Therapeutic sialendoscopy

 
Guidance issued
 
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.

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Details

Arrangement:
Normal
Topic area:
Mouth and dental
Specialty:
Oral and maxillo-facial surgery
Specialist advice has been sought from:
Date notified to NICE:
01 January 2100
Provisional consultation date:
Winter 2007
Guidance issue date:
23 May 2007

Contact details:

Project manager (for general enquiries or comments)
(for general enquiries or comments)
Ben Doak
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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