Sialolithiasis of the submandibular gland: therapeutic options and technical notes

The Authors report their experience in the surgical treatment of submandibular sialolithiasis, particularly as far as simple sialolithotomy of Wharton's duct and submandibular gland resection are concerned. Care must be taken to minimize the risk of nerve damage (marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve; lingual nerve; hypoglossal nerve).