Thirty-one of the 67 patients also had submandibular gland swellings. One year later, persistent salivary complaints were present in 87 of the patients. The longer elapsed time allowed for ...

The most common cause of salivary obstruction in adults is salivary stones. Approximately 90% of stones occur in the submandibular glands, with the other 10% occuring in the parotid glands. The ...