FIGURE LEGENDS
Figure 1: (a) positioning of a transparent microscope cover over and around patient’s head; two fenestrations were created in the plastic drape for either an endoral and transfacial approach, respectively over patient’s mouth (b) and parotid area (c); (d) the high-powered light at the tip of the sialendoscope allowed to confirm the exact location of the stone previously marked on the facial skin.
Figure 2: (a) after exposition of the parotid gland and incision of a secondary parenchymal branch of the duct system, the stone is visible prior its removal; (b) stone removal.