... of stenosis, all of these patients were treated by open surgical reconstruction techniques using repairing grafts (flaps), followed by stenting. Results: Thirteen of 17 patients had successful decannulation 1-8 months post-operation and had stable airway and adequate vocal and swallow function. Two patients...

... of 8 patients treated using the combined technique, 6 of whom became symptom free. Superficial parotidectomy was performed in 1 patient. No complications were observed, and ductal stents were not used. The average diameter of the stones was 7.6 mm (range 7.0-10.2). The combined technique is recommended...