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[Wiedemann-Beckwith syndrome: a new approach for reduction glossoplasty using Ultracision(®)].

Authors :
Dutot MC
Soupre V
Vazquez MP
Picard A
Kadlub N
Source :
Revue de stomatologie, de chirurgie maxillo-faciale et de chirurgie orale [Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac Chir Orale] 2015 Apr; Vol. 116 (2), pp. 82-5. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Jan 09.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Introduction: A reduction glossectomy may be complicated by tongue and mouth floor edema and extend the recovery time for a normal tongue function. We performed reduction glossectomy using Ultracision(®), an ultrasonic vibrating device, so as to limit these complications.<br />Technical Note: We performed a keyhole glossoplasty under general anesthesia. The initial tongue incision was performed with a cold scalpel, then the glossectomy was continued with Ultracision(®) only. We also used CURVED SHEARS(®). We evaluated our preliminary results with 3 patients presenting with Wiedemann-Beckwith syndrome.<br />Conclusion: Ultracision(®) is a useful tool for intra-oral surgery, and should soon be more frequently used. It is an alternative to electrocautery for this type of surgery.<br /> (Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
2213-6541
Volume :
116
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Revue de stomatologie, de chirurgie maxillo-faciale et de chirurgie orale
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25582551
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.revsto.2014.11.008