[Partial glossectomy assisted with temperature-controlled radiofrequency for treating macroglossia].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To study the clinical efficacy of partial glossectomy assisted with temperature-controlled radiofrequency for treating macroglossia.

METHODS:

There were 4 patients performed this procedure. We took a rhombus shape incision in the middle of the tongue and performed a wedge excision.

RESULTS:

The mouth can close entirely in all of patients and there weren' t hemorrhage and obviously swollen; Tongue's sensory function hadn't disturbance. Masticate function were normal. One patient still had the symptom that tongue lied outside the oral cavity occasionally after operation. The symptom was disappeared after Temperature-controlled radiofrequency (TCRF) ablation. All of patients' parent were satisfied with the results.

CONCLUSIONS:

Partial glossectomy assisted with temperature-controlled radiofrequency for treating macroglossia is an effective, much safer and less invasive procedure without obvious adverse reactions. There are better prospects for applying.

• Authors: Yi-Ning Wang, Hao Wang, Qiang Li, Yang-Qun Li, Yong Tang, Chuan-De Zhou, Wen Chen, Yong-Qian Wang, Peng-Cheng Li, Shen-Kai Li
• Journal: Zhonghua zheng xing wai ke za zhi = Zhonghua zhengxing waike zazhi = Chinese journal of plastic surgery (Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi) Vol. 24 Issue 1 Pg. 10-2 (Jan 2008) ISSN: 1009-4598 [Print] China
• PMID: 18437973 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Catheter Ablation
• Child
• Child, Preschool
• Female
• Glossectomy (methods)
• Humans
• Macroglossia (surgery)
• Male
• Tongue (surgery)
• Treatment Outcome