Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy of treatment of a ranula in children by intralesional injection of OK-432. STUDY DESIGN:: Retrospective analysis of 13 cases. METHODS: Review of medical records of pediatric patients with ranula treated by OK-432 sclerotherapy from 2002 through 2005. RESULTS: Among 13 cases, 9 were completely regressed by injection therapy alone. Three cases were incompletely regressed. One case was cured by surgical excision. The follow-up duration was 6 to 46 (mean 24.3) months. Adverse effects of OK-432 injection were tolerable, and no complication was observed. CONCLUSIONS: On the basis of our experience, sclerotherapy with OK-432 was a safe and effective primary treatment for a ranula in children. Further study will be needed to conclude its long-term effectiveness.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 966-969 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Laryngoscope |
Volume | 116 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 Jun |
Keywords
- Children
- OK-432
- Ranula
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Otorhinolaryngology