Control of drooling by translocation of parotid duct and extirpation of mandibular gland.

A modified Wilkie procedure, consisting of submandibular gland resection and parotid duct transplantation, has proven to be successful in controlling drooling in over 90 per cent of 120 patients with cerebral palsy and/or mental retardation. Follow-up ranges from one to six years. The operation is safe, effective and appears to be permanent.