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Notes On Sialography Radiographic Special Procedures

Hariette A.W.

Sialography – Radiographic contrast study of the salivary gland Patient (Px) Prep – None Materials  Lacrimal probe  Sterile polyethylene catheter  Wire stylus  CM – Iodinated compound  Syringe  Gloves  Sour fruit Procedures 1) Patient in upright sitting position2) Ductal dilation using

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What is Dacryocystography ?

Hariette A.W.

-term used to denote radiologic examination of nasolacrimal drainage system -done by filling the lumina of the canals with radiopaque medium -performed in the investigation of abnormalities of the passage as defective development, stenosis and chronic mucosal thickening Examination Procedure This preliminary radiograph are taken to evaluate the paranasal sinuses Waters Caldwell Lateral to expedite filming after the introduction of contrast medium, injection is carried out with patient seated before a vertical grid device patient may however be placed in supine position for introduction of medium and prone position for filming after anesthetizing the conjunctiva and puncta, physician dilates the Click Here To Read More

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