The impact of submandibular duct relocation on drooling and the well-being of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities

摘要: Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact a reduction in drooling after bilateral submandibular duct relocation (SMDR) with sublingual gland excision on daily life and care, as well social emotional consequences children adolescents neurodevelopmental disabilities. Methods This prospective cohort included 72 (46 males, 26 females) moderate severe drooling, their caregivers. Mean age at time surgery 15 years 2 months (SD 4y 3mo). Fifty-two were diagnosed cerebral palsy 20 had other non-progressive developmental A caregiver questionnaire document care economic consequences, interaction development self-esteem administered before, 8 32 weeks surgery. Results Following SMDR mean Visual Analogue Scale (VAS, 0–100) scores demonstrated significant (p  Conclusion Bilateral provides positive suffering from drooling. Caregivers also report changes child's sense self-esteem.