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    J Craniofac Surg. 2009 Jul;20(4):1250-1. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e3181acdf7e.

    Oral tumor resection and salivary duct relocation with an ultrasonic surgical aspirator.

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    Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tonami General Hospital, Tonami, Japan. yura@p1.coralnet.or.jp

    Abstract

    We describe a procedure of oral tumor resection and salivary duct relocation with an ultrasonic surgical aspirator. After mucosal incision, resection of the underlying musculature was performed using an ultrasonic surgical aspirator. Using the apparatus, the salivary duct was easily exposed without damaging or cutting the duct. After identification of the salivary duct, salivary duct relocation was performed. After resection of the tumor, the artificial dermis was trimmed and sutured to the mucosal edges of the surgical defect. This method is a reliable and simple procedure that can be used to avoid postoperative complications such as salivary fistula or swelling of the gland.

    PMID:
    19625841
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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