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 |
|---|---|
| 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
Fingerprint
Dive into the research topics of 'Treatment of ranula in pediatric patients with intralesional injection of OK-432'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.Cite this
- APA
- Standard
- Harvard
- Vancouver
- Author
- BIBTEX
- RIS