Publications by authors named "A Chatziavramidis"
(1) Background: Submandibular gland (SMG) sialolithiasis treatment has shifted significantly, favouring minimal invasiveness. Nonetheless, transoral stone removal remains viable for distal, deep hilar, and intraparenchymal stones. However, data are limited regarding recurrence and revision surgery; (2) Patients/Methods: This retrospective study included 226 patients with SMG stones treated using Wharton's duct slitting and marsupialisation over nine years; 138 had deep hilar or intraparenchymal stones, while 88 had distal stones.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAssessment of Intranasal Function of the Trigeminal Nerve in Daily Clinical Practice.
ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec
June 2024
Background: The trigeminal nerve is a mixed cranial nerve responsible for the motor innervation of the masticatory muscles and the sensory innervation of the face, including the nasal cavities. Through its nasal innervation, we perceive sensations, such as cooling, tingling, and burning, while the trigeminal system mediates the perception of airflow. However, the intranasal trigeminal system has received little attention in the clinical evaluation of patients with nasal pathology.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHolmium:YAG laser-assisted intraductal sialendoscopic lithotripsy under local anesthesia.
J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study evaluates the effectiveness and safety of Holmium:YAG laser-assisted sialendoscopic intraductal lithotripsy performed under local anesthesia on patients with saliva gland stones, specifically focusing on outcomes and patient tolerance.
- - A total of 42 patients with 48 stones, mostly over 5 mm in size, were treated, achieving complete stone fragmentation in 66.7% of cases, with the procedure largely well tolerated despite some discomfort experienced by a few patients.
- - The authors conclude that this procedure is safe and viable for treating small to intermediate-sized fixed stones, although pain can restrict how powerful the laser can be and how long the treatment lasts, which is noted as a significant limitation.