Hydrodissection for complete removal of a ranula.(Original Article)
From: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
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Date: 12/1/2003
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Author: Choi, Tae-Wook; Oh, Cha-Kun
Abstract
Hydrodissection has been used in various surgical fields to facilitate excision in both routine and difficult cases. This procedure involves the injection under pressure of saline and lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine into the dissection plane. Removing a ranula without rupturing it can be a tedious and time-consuming process. Therefore, we used hydrodissection to assist us in performing these procedures. To review our experience with the treatment of ranulas, we ...
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