Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery success for repeated neck salivary cysts in four dogs
By Tsioli, V et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2013·Clinic of Surgery·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Surgical management of recurrent cervical sialoceles in four dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Four dogs had recurring swelling in their necks due to issues with their salivary glands. The problem was traced back to incomplete removal of the sublingual gland during previous surgeries. Three of the dogs underwent surgery to remove the remaining gland tissue through their mouths, while one dog needed a different approach from the underside of the neck since the gland was hard to find. All four dogs recovered well, and there were no signs of the problem returning after about 10 months.
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Abstract
Recurrent cervical sialoceles were diagnosed in four dogs associated with inadequate excision of the sublingual gland. Three dogs were managed by resection of the remnants of the sublingual gland via an oral approach. One dog was managed through a ventral approach as identification of the sublingual gland was not possible with the oral approach. The outcome was favourable in all cases and no relapses were detected after a median follow-up time of 10 months.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23452178/