Sialocele
A sialocele is a cyst filled with a collection of mucoid saliva in the tissues surrounding a salivary gland.1 The most commonly affected salivary glands are the large ones under the jaw, called the mandibular salivary glands. The sublingual glands located under the tongue can also be affected. The cysts can become quite large and press against the animal's larynx or trachea, causing them to cough.
Surgical removal of the damaged gland and duct is the treatment of choice.
How much does a Sialocele Surgery cost?
The all inclusive fee is $2,400.00
This includes:
- Intake Physical Examination
- Pre-Anesthetic Bloodwork: CBC, full chemistry panel, clotting profile when indicated
- EKG
- I.V. Catheter
- I.V. Fluids
- Pre-Anesthetic analgesia drugs
- Anesthesia induction drugs tailored to the individual patient
- Anesthesia Maintenance on isoflurane
- Anesthesia monitoring by: EKG, CO2 end tidal, O2 saturation, Blood pressure, body temperature
- Sialocele Surgery
- Post-surgical recovery monitoring
- Post-surgical therapy laser treatment
- Hospitalization as required
- Take home medications
- Recheck appointments
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