If a surgeon is unable to remove the stone endoscopically, the gland would still have to be removed. If you suffer from salivary gland stones, talk to your specialist about the best options for you.

Such obstruction can also progress to severe infection associated with high fevers, pain, and progressive swelling. Common Causes Salivary gland blockage can result from multiple causes including ...

BHUBANESWAR: Surgeons of a city-based hospital here removed 27 stones from the submandibular duct of a young man, suffering from salivary gland disorders. With complaints of recurrent swelling of ...