Sialography (Salivary Glands)

DEFINITION: This procedure involves cannulating the salivary gland duct, injecting a contrast agent, and then visualizing the intraglandular (internal) and extraglandular (external) salivary ducts under fluoroscopic guidance.

APPOINTMENT: Required.

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: None.

PATIENT PREPARATION: None.

CONDITIONS PREVENTING THE EXAMINATION: Acute sialadenitis (inflammation of the salivary gland).

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Patients with an iodine allergy.

CONTRAST MEDIUM: A fat-soluble iodinated contrast medium (Lipoidol) is used.

AVERAGE PROCEDURE DURATION: 30–60 min.

TRANSPORT: None.

POST-PROCEDURE INFORMATION: The examination is evaluated and reported by a radiologist. The films and the examination report are provided to the patient together.

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