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There are three types: 1. conventional/fluoroscopic sialography (with or without digital subtraction) 2. CT sialography (ultrafast technique) 3. MR sialography In most cases, ultrasound (with sialography, if required) is an appropriate imaging modality for the investigation of ductal pathology. In cases of sialolithiasis, … See more 1. repeated pain and swelling where ultrasound does not yield any useful find… 2. suspected sialolithiasisor salivary duct obstruction 1. pregnancy 2. allergic to iodinated contrast media 1. control images are taken with the patient supine to assess for radiopaque calculi 2. the patient may be asked to suck on a lemon or secretory stimulant for 2-3 minutes before sialography
1. repeated pain and swelling where ultrasound does not yield any useful find…
2. suspected sialolithiasisor salivary duct obstruction
1. pregnancy
2. allergic to iodinated contrast media
1. control images are taken with the patient supine to assess for radiopaque calculi
2. the patient may be asked to suck on a lemon or secretory stimulant for 2-3 minutes before sialography
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