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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahda Alihashemi M.D. [2]

Overview

Sialolithiasis was first discovered by Küttner in 1986. Sialadenoscope were used for the first time in 1991.

Historical Perspective

Following are a few important aspects about the history of sialolithiasis.

Discovery

• Sialolithiasis was first discovered by Küttner, a German physician, in 1896 during investigation of chronically swollen submandibular gland

Outbreaks

There are no known outbreaks of sialolithiasis.

Landmark Events in the Development of Treatment Strategies

• In 1991 for the first time sialoendoscopes were used