Effect of decompression on cystic lesions of the mandible: 3-dimensional volumetric analysis

Abstract Decompression is effective in reducing both the size of cystic lesions on jaws and the associated morbidity of resection. However, quantitative measurement of reduced volume after decompression among different cystic diseases has not been fully investigated. We have retrospectively investig...

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Published in:British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery 2015-11, Vol.53 (9), p.841-848
Main Authors: Song, I.S, Park, H.S, Seo, B.M, Lee, J.H, Kim, M.J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ameloblastoma
Dentigerous Cyst
Dentistry
Humans
Imaging, Three-Dimensional
Mandible
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
Odontogenic tumor
Odontogenic Tumors
Surgery
Surgical decompression
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Summary:Abstract Decompression is effective in reducing both the size of cystic lesions on jaws and the associated morbidity of resection. However, quantitative measurement of reduced volume after decompression among different cystic diseases has not been fully investigated. We have retrospectively investigated the difference in reduction in volume among keratocystic odontogenic tumours (n=17), unicystic ameloblastomas (n=10), and dentigerous cysts (n=10) of the posterior mandible using 3-dimensional computed tomography (CT). Various other influential factors such as age, sex, the presence of impacted teeth, and the number of drains were also recorded. There was no significant difference in the speed of shrinkage among the 3 groups, but there was a significant correlation (p
ISSN:0266-4356
1532-1940
DOI:10.1016/j.bjoms.2015.06.024