Dr. Mantle recognized at the Beverly Hills Medical Science Academy Awards
On Friday, May 2 2014, the Osborne Head and Neck Institute was honored to have one of our physicians recognized by the students of the Beverly Hills Medical Science…
Figure 1: Axial MRI of the head demonstrating an arteriovenous malformation (arrow).
Commonly Misdiagnosed Pathologies: Arteriovenous Malformations
The generally inaccessible locations of the salivary glands have traditionally led to challenges in accurate diagnosis and treatment of gland pathology. Although greatly improved in modern times, clinicians continue…
Figure 1: Special compressive dressings are placed temporarily during healing to reduce the likelihood of fluid leakage into surrounding tissues and subsequent sialocele formation.
Salivary Gland Surgery: Sialocele Prevention
Can sialocele be prevented when undergoing salivary gland surgery? Question: I have been evaluated for a salivary gland mass by a head and neck surgeon and he has recommended…
Figure 1: Key point comparison of traditional parotidectomy vs. intraoral gland resection.
Accessory Parotid Gland Tumor Surgery
Is there an alternative to parotidectomy for accessory parotid gland tumor surgery? Question: I recently made an appointment with my primary care physician because I began to experience swelling…
Figure 1. Salivary gland stones counted and measured for display after removal from the ductal system via a sialendoscopy procedure performed at the Osborne Head and Neck Institute. After salivary stones are removed they are correlated with stones visualized on a preoperative CT scan.
Sialendoscopy: Removal of Large Stones
Can large salivary gland stones be removed without surgery? Question: A few weeks ago I started to have pain and swelling along my lower jaw during eating. I also…
Figure 1. Salivary gland stones counted and measured for display after removal from the ductal system via a sialendoscopy procedure performed at the Osborne Head and Neck Institute. After salivary stones are removed they are correlated with stones visualized on a preoperative CT scan.
Options After Unsuccessful Sialendoscopy
Can I avoid surgery after a failed sialendoscopy? Question: I have a long history of salivary gland stones and conventional treatments have become ineffective. Recently I developed a large stone…
Figure 1. View of post-operative incision after minimally invasive endoscopic thyroidectomy.
Endoscopic Minimally Invasive Thyroidectomy
Can unsightly thyroidectomy scars be avoided? Question: Over the past year I have developed symptoms of sweating, palpitations, high blood pressure and anxiety that my physician has said are…
Salivary Gland Infections in Children – Sialadenitis
How do you treat a salivary gland infection in a child? Question: My daughter has a painful, swollen red cheek and a mild temperature. She doesn’t want to eat because…