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what the risks are --> sialography, ptyalography, sialography, a sialogram, x-ray, the salivary ducts, related glandular structures, salivary glands, 3 sets of glands on each side, the face that secrete saliva, mouth, test is performed, hospital radiology department, health care provider's office, x-ray technician, given a sedative, the procedure, lie on back on the x-ray table, an x-ray is taken, the contrast material is injected to ensure that no stones, present to stop the contrast material from entering the ducts, a catheter, a small flexible tube, inserted, mouth, duct, the salivary gland, a contrast medium in then injected, duct so that the duct, up on the x-ray, x-rays, a number of positions, given lemon juice by mouth to help stimulate the production of saliva, pictures, repeated to examine the drainage, the saliva, mouth, inform the health care provider, pregnant, allergic to x-ray contrast material, iodine substance, have any drug allergies, must sign a consent form, rinse mouth, an antiseptic, germ-killing, solution, the procedure, infants, children, test depends on child's age, prepare child, infant test, procedure preparation, birth to 1 year, toddler test, procedure preparation, 1 to 3 years, preschooler test, procedure preparation, 3 to 6 years, schoolage test, procedure preparation, 6 to 12 years, adolescent test, procedure preparation, 12 to 18 years, there is some discomfort, pressure, the contrast material is injected, ducts, contrast material, taste unpleasant, a sialogram performed, a disorder, the salivary ducts, glands is suspected, abnormal findings include calculi, salivary duct stones, strictures, a narrowing, the duct, salivary duct tumors, indications of salivary gland infections, inflammation, there is low radiation exposure, x-rays, monitored, regulated, the minimum amount, radiation exposure needed to produce the image, most experts feel that the risk is low compared, the benefits, pregnant women, children, more sensitive, risks of x-rays.