lesson 3

Question 1

SIALOGRAPHY INDICATIONS:

Answer 1

• Obstruction
• Calculus
• Epiglottitis
• Fistula
• Tumor
• Stenosis
• Foreign body

Question 2

SIALOGRAPHY CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Answer 2

• Severe infection of
  gland
• Known allergies to
  C.M.

Question 3

MATERIALS:

Answer 3

• Syringe
• Cannula or Catheter
• Drip stand (For Hydrostatic
  Pressure administration
  only.)
• Syringe barrel (For
  Hydrostatic Pressure
  administration only.)
• Lemon wedge
• Timer

Question 4

TYPE OF C.M AND ROUTE OF
ADMINISTRATION

Answer 4

• Positive C.M.
• Administered directly to the
  main duct.
• For Manual Pressure:
  Iodized Oil Non-Absorbable
  C.M.
• For Hydrostatic Pressure
  Water soluble Iodinated C.M.

Question 5

PROCEDURE:

Answer 5

1. preliminary radiograph
2. 2-3 minutes before the procedure suck lemon wedge
3. Inject C.M. in the main duct (Manual Pressure or Hydrostatic Pressure)
4. After procedure suck lemon wedge
5. 10 mins. take another radiograph

Question 6

is the radiographic examination of the salivary glands. It usually involves the injection of a small amount of contrast medium into the salivary duct of a single gland, followed by routine X-ray projections

Answer 6

Sialography