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Micro‐marsupialization technique with suture thread modification for improving the management of oral mucoceles and ranulas: A case series
Author(s) -
de Arruda José Alcides Almeida,
JácomeSantos Humberto,
Kato Camila de Nazaré Alves de Oliveira,
de Noronha Mariana Saturnino,
do Amaral Márcio Bruno Figueiredo,
Silva Tarcília Aparecida,
Mesquita Ricardo Alves
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
oral surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.156
H-Index - 11
eISSN - 1752-248X
pISSN - 1752-2471
DOI - 10.1111/ors.12603
Subject(s) - marsupialization , ranula , medicine , sublingual gland , surgery , mucocele , fibrous joint , dentistry , oral and maxillofacial surgery , cyst , parotid gland
Aim Micro‐marsupialization is a technique that can be applied in the treatment of mucoceles located on the floor of the mouth (ranula), lower lip or ventral surface of the tongue. The technique is simple, low cost, little invasive and consists of using sutures to promote mucous drainage. Absorbable sutures may have advantages over regular silk sutures. Herein, we report a case series of oral mucoceles and ranulas treated by the micro‐marsupialization technique using synthetic absorbable suture thread. Material and methods The convenience sample consisted of five individuals, three males and two females. Results Three individuals had a clinical diagnosis of oral mucoceles and two of ranulas. The treatment resulted in the resolution of all cases. Although there was a slight accumulation of plaque, no signs of inflammatory reaction, pain, bleeding, or recurrence were observed after at least 30 months of follow‐up. Conclusions This study demonstrated that the use of absorbable suture thread during micro‐marsupialization can be beneficial, mainly because of its similar performance compared to conventional silk suture thread, without the need for removal.