Steroid Use in Sialendoscopy—A Systematic Review

Seven studies were included in our review. All included articles ranged from moderate to high-quality studies. There was insufficient quantitative data to compare the changes to Visual Analogue Scales with steroid use and other subjective scoring systems. The use of steroid irrigation in sialendoscopy may be confounded by the mechanical flushing effect of the medium. There is symptomatic relief irrespective of the type and dose of steroid used. However, there are insufficient quantitative studies to conclude any significant statistical differences with or without steroid irrigation, and further high-quality studies will be revealing.