Open AccessModified micro-marsupialization as an alternative treatment for the management of ranulas in children
Author(s) -
Sucheta Prabhu Matondkar,
Chandrashekar Yavagal,
Praveenkumar S Mandroli
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
national journal of maxillofacial surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2229-3418
pISSN - 0975-5950
DOI - 10.4103/njms.njms_3_19
Subject(s) - marsupialization , medicine , sublingual gland , gold standard (test) , ranula , surgery , dentistry , general surgery , radiology , cyst , parotid gland
The anatomical location of ranulas is challenging to the dental surgeon in terms of their management. The regional complexities of the area call for a skilled approach because of a number of vital structures within. Although complete excision with removal of the sublingual gland continues to be the gold standard of treatment, recent literature highlights successful outcomes by simple modification of the conventional ranular marsupialization technique. This micro-marsupialization option is minimally invasive and advantageous in children due to shorter procedural time, minimal discomfort, and no postoperative complications. The following case report highlights the successful management of a case using a modified micro-marsupialization technique.