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Chapter-12 Simple Lithotomy for Submandibular Duct Stone

BOOK TITLE: General Surgical Operations

Author
1. Choudhury Dhiraj
ISBN
9788184481952
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10324_12
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2008
Pages
2
Author Affiliations
1. Peerless Hospital and Ruby General Hospital, Kolkata, Peerless Hospital and Ruby General Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Abstract

The submandibular duct stone can be removed intra-orally under local or general anesthesia. The stone is localized, steadied and removed by incision made to open the duct directly over the stone. The duct is not sutured.

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