Abstract
Objectives: The Salivary Gland Committee of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery seeks to standardize terminology and technique for ultrasonograpy used in the evaluation and treatment of salivary gland disorders. Methods: Development of expert opinion obtained through interaction with international practitioners representing multiple specialties. This committee work includes a comprehensive literature review with presentation of case examples to propose a standardized protocol for the language used in ultrasound salivary gland assessment. Results: A multiple segment proposal is initiated with this focus on the submandibular gland. We provide a concise rationale for recommended descriptive language highlighted by a more extensive supplement that includes an extensive literature review with additional case examples. Conclusion: Recommendations are provided to improve consistency both in performing and reporting submandibular gland ultrasound.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | e1224 |
Journal | Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2024 |
Keywords
- anatomic subsites
- color doppler
- salivary glands
- shear wave elastography
- submandibular
- ultrasound
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology