VSR 421: Regional Veterinary Surgery (2+1)

FOREIGN BODIES IN THE SALIVARY DUCTS

•  Small particles may enter into salivary glands and set up inflammation
•  Foreign bodies rarely causes irritation and form a calculus

Treatment

•  To remove the foreign body, give pressure on the course of the duct
•  Otherwise , oral orifice of the canal may be incised or wharton’s duct may be incised.
•  Apply antiseptic mouth lotion for a few days.