# Minimally Invasive Surgical Approach for Parotid Sialolith Removal

## TL;DR

A minimally invasive surgery successfully removed a salivary gland stone, highlighting the effectiveness of early treatment.

## Contribution

The paper presents a successful case of superficial parotidectomy for sialolith removal.

## Key findings

- A 3.5 mm stone in the parotid duct was successfully removed via surgery.
- Superficial parotidectomy proved effective in treating parotid sialolithiasis.
- Early detection and treatment led to a successful outcome for the patient.

## Abstract

Sialolithiasis is one of the most common diseases that affects the salivary glands and develops stones inside the salivary glands. We describe the case of a 36-year-old man who had been experiencing pain and swelling in the left cheek area for a month, along with discharge in the left posterior buccal vestibular region. A 3.5 mm calculus in the major parotid duct was discovered during the ultrasound scan. Under general anesthesia, the patient had a superficial parotidectomy, and the calculus was successfully removed. This case study illustrates the value of early detection and treatment of parotid sialolithiasis and shows how well superficial parotidectomy works to treat the problem.