Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8945671 | American Journal of Otolaryngology | 2018 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
Simple transoral excision of the sublingual gland with ranula drainage is sufficient for treatment of plunging ranulas. It is essential to obtain a full resection of the gland to prevent relapse. This limited approach has low rates of complications and ranula recurrence.
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Authors
Jenny X. Chen, Joseph Zenga, Kevin Emerick, Daniel Deschler,