Surgical management of drooling in the neurologically damaged child.

摘要: Continuous drooling after infancy is rarely seen in normal children. Neurologically damaged children are more likely to continue drool, and it may be so severe some cases as require surgical correction. Submandibular duct relocation a procedure with minimal morbidity excellent results. This has been carried out on 16 at the Eye Ear Hospital Temple Street Children's Hospital, Dublin, between years 1982 1987. An overall improvement occurred 13 only one post-operative complication. Such surgery transformed lives of these well being great source relief for parents.