ABSTRACT
Sialolithiasis is the most common cause of sialadenitis in the submandibular gland, in which the highest incidence of this condition occurs, among the major salivary glands. This could be explained by the anatomy of Wharton's duct, and the chemical composition of the saliva produced by this gland. There are several alternatives and techniques for the treatment of sialolithiasis, including lithotripsy, sialoendoscopy, and conservative removal of the sialoliths or complete removal of the submandibular gland, through the transoral and extraoral routes for access to the gland. To determine the form of treatment, characteristics such as topography, diameter, and location of the sialolith in the duct are observed. The aim of this case series was to show our experience gained in two clinical cases of submandibular gland excision through an extraoral approach, using the submandibular access technique. In addition, we discussed the cause of sialolithiasis in these patients and after follow-up, compared the clinical results we obtained with this technique with those reported in the current literature. The submandibular approach or Risdon access continues to be a safe approach to removing the submandibular gland, as it is a commonly used technique and obtained satisfactory results, as shown in these cases. However, the major disadvantages were the less favorable esthetic results and paralysis of the marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve.
ABSTRACT
A extração do terceiro molar é um procedimento comum dentro da área cirúrgica da odontologia e, como todo procedimento dessa natureza, está sujeito a intercorrências e complicações como hemorragias, trismo e infecções. Os abscessos de origem odontogênica são casos comumente encontrados nos atendimentos de urgências odontológicas e quando bem tratados geralmente evoluem com melhora do quadro, porém essa infecção pode evoluir com disseminação para espaços faciais e cervicais, acarretando piora do quadro e podendo levar o paciente a óbito. O objetivo desse relato é descrever um caso clínico de abscesso retrofaríngeo, por origem de foco odontogênico, ressaltando suas particularidades e a importância do diagnóstico precoce para controle e resolução do caso. Conclui-se que é importante uma rápida intervenção e acompanhamento multidisciplinar em um serviço de referência estruturado e capaz de fazer evoluir o caso com suporte e segurança (AU).
Third molar extractions are frequent procedures within the surgical area of dentistry and, like any procedure of this nature, these extractions are susceptible to intercurrences and complications such as hemorrhages, trismus and infections. Abscesses of odontogenic origin are common in dental emergency services. When well treated, they usually evolve with improvement of the condition, but these infections can also evolve with dissemination to facial and cervical spaces, leading to condition worsening and even death. The objective of this report is to describe a clinical case of a retropharyngeal abscess of odontogenic origin, highlighting its particularities and the importance of early diagnosis for the control and resolution of the case. It was concluded that a rapid intervention and multidisciplinary follow-up is important in a structured reference service capable of evolving the case with support and security (AU).
