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Article: Microanatomic study of the vascular and duct system of the submandibular gland

TitleMicroanatomic study of the vascular and duct system of the submandibular gland
Authors
Issue Date2011
PublisherWB Saunders Co. The Journal's web site is located at http://www.elsevier.com/locate/joms
Citation
Journal Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery, 2011, v. 69 n. 4, p. 1103-1107 How to Cite?
AbstractPurpose: Autologous microvascular submandibular gland (SMG) transfer is an effective treatment for severe keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS). However, epiphora (excessive tear secretion) may occur after the successful transfer of whole submandibular gland because tear secretion level is closely related to the size of the transferred gland. The aim of this study was to investigate the microanatomy of SMG to explore the possibility of partial SMG transfer to prevent postoperative epiphora. Materials and Methods: Sixty intact and histologically normal human SMGs from patients with benign tumor of the mandible who underwent vascularized mandibular reconstruction and removal of the SMG for anastomosis of the blood vessels were included in the study. SMGs were perfused with methacrylate to form resin casts of blood vessels and ducts. The length and diameter of the blood vessels and ducts in the casts were measured using a sliding caliper. The numbers of lobules, distribution of arteries, veins, and ducts, as well as the relationship among them, were analyzed. Results: The resin cast of the gland showed a treelike structure, with the vessels gradually dividing into multiple branches. The arteries, veins, and ducts run in parallel and were roughly divided into 3 levels: from the stem extending into the main branches (level I), into the narrower secondary branches (level II), and then the secondary branches subsequently divided into terminal branches (level III). The structures of the blood vessels and ducts were similar at each level in the lobules. In the vein casts, communicating vessels were found between the anterior facial vein and the concomitant vein of the facial artery. Conclusion: The characteristic treelike structure of the SMG vascular and ductal system may provide useful information for partial gland transfers. © 2011 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Persistent Identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/10722/90576
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2023 Impact Factor: 2.3
2023 SCImago Journal Rankings: 0.684
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Funding AgencyGrant Number
Natural Science Foundation of China30730102
Capital Medical Development Program
Mega-Projects of Science Research for the 11th 5-Year Plan2007BAI18B11
Funding Information:

This study was supported by grants from the Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 30730102), the Capital Medical Development Program (2005-2009), and the Mega-Projects of Science Research for the 11th 5-Year Plan (Grant No. 2007BAI18B11).

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dc.contributor.authorXu, Hen_HK
dc.contributor.authorMao, Cen_HK
dc.contributor.authorLiu, JMen_HK
dc.contributor.authorPeng, Xen_HK
dc.contributor.authorZhu, ZHen_HK
dc.contributor.authorYu, GYen_HK
dc.date.accessioned2010-09-17T10:05:05Z-
dc.date.available2010-09-17T10:05:05Z-
dc.date.issued2011en_HK
dc.identifier.citationJournal Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery, 2011, v. 69 n. 4, p. 1103-1107en_HK
dc.identifier.issn0278-2391en_HK
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10722/90576-
dc.description.abstractPurpose: Autologous microvascular submandibular gland (SMG) transfer is an effective treatment for severe keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS). However, epiphora (excessive tear secretion) may occur after the successful transfer of whole submandibular gland because tear secretion level is closely related to the size of the transferred gland. The aim of this study was to investigate the microanatomy of SMG to explore the possibility of partial SMG transfer to prevent postoperative epiphora. Materials and Methods: Sixty intact and histologically normal human SMGs from patients with benign tumor of the mandible who underwent vascularized mandibular reconstruction and removal of the SMG for anastomosis of the blood vessels were included in the study. SMGs were perfused with methacrylate to form resin casts of blood vessels and ducts. The length and diameter of the blood vessels and ducts in the casts were measured using a sliding caliper. The numbers of lobules, distribution of arteries, veins, and ducts, as well as the relationship among them, were analyzed. Results: The resin cast of the gland showed a treelike structure, with the vessels gradually dividing into multiple branches. The arteries, veins, and ducts run in parallel and were roughly divided into 3 levels: from the stem extending into the main branches (level I), into the narrower secondary branches (level II), and then the secondary branches subsequently divided into terminal branches (level III). The structures of the blood vessels and ducts were similar at each level in the lobules. In the vein casts, communicating vessels were found between the anterior facial vein and the concomitant vein of the facial artery. Conclusion: The characteristic treelike structure of the SMG vascular and ductal system may provide useful information for partial gland transfers. © 2011 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.en_HK
dc.languageengen_HK
dc.publisherWB Saunders Co. The Journal's web site is located at http://www.elsevier.com/locate/jomsen_HK
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeryen_HK
dc.titleMicroanatomic study of the vascular and duct system of the submandibular glanden_HK
dc.typeArticleen_HK
dc.identifier.emailPeng, X: pengxin@hku.hken_HK
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dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.joms.2010.03.006en_HK
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dc.identifier.volume69en_HK
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