Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-14-2024
Publication Title
Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology
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.
PubMed ID
38362174
Volume
9
Issue
1
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Hoffman, Henry T.; Koch, Michael; Witt, Robert Lee; Ryan, William R.; Zenk, Johannes; Katz, Philippe; Rahmati, Rahmatullah; Rassekh, Christopher; Donato, Francisco; McCulloch, Timothy M.; Joshi, Arjun S.; Chang, Jolie Lien; Gillespie, M. Boyd; Pichardo, Priscilla F.A.; Orloff, Lisa Ann; Marcelino, Antoino; Wenzel, Piper; Cohen, David; Fundakowski, Christopher E.; Cognetti, David M.; Walvekar, Rohan R.; Bertelli, Antonio; Quon, Harry; Anderson, Carryn; Policeni, Bruno; and Siegel, Gordy, "Proposal for standardized ultrasound analysis of the salivary glands: Part 1 submandibular gland" (2024). School of Medicine Faculty Publications. 2203.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/som_facpubs/2203