Transoral laser marsupialization of epiglottic cysts

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to investigate the safety and effectiveness of laser marsupialization of epiglottic cysts via a transoral route. STUDY DESIGN: A prospective clinical series. METHODS: Twenty-eight consecutive patients with epiglottic cyst underwent laser marsupialization of an epiglottic cyst via a transoral approach. Pre- and postoperative laryngoscopic examinations were carried out. RESULTS: A total of 28 patients were enrolled, including 19 males and 9 females, ranging in age from 38 to 69 years, with a mean age of 54 years. Among these patients, 23 had a lumpy throat, and the remaining 5 had a voice alternation. The diameters of the cysts ranged from 1 to 3 cm. No perioperative bleeding or airway swelling was noted in any patient. The postoperative follow-up period ranged from 4 to 41 (mean, 16) months. No recurrence was found during the follow-up examinations. CONCLUSION: Transoral laser marsupialization is a simple, safe, and effective method for treatment of epiglottic cysts. This procedure has the potential to serve as the treatment of choice in the management of this condition.     

Clinical characteristics and surgical treatment outcomes of vallecular cysts in adults

Conclusion: It is suggested that transoral complete excision is the ideal treatment for adult vallecular cyst to avoid life-threatening acute airway obstruction and disease recurrence. Objective: The objective of this study was to review the clinical characteristics and surgical treatment outcomes of vallecular cysts in adults. Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed at Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital from January 2009 to December 2014. Results: Nine patients (≥ 19-years-of-age) with a vallecular cyst were identified. Most of the patients had minimal or no symptoms at diagnosis. The presence of a vallecular cyst was confirmed in all of the patients by fiberoptic laryngoscopy. All of the cases with a vallecular cyst were treated by the transoral surgical procedure. Recurrence of the vallecular cyst was identified in two (22.2%) patients. One patient had been disease-free after the third operation through the transoral approach. Another patient who underwent marsupialization has been observed without surgery. There were no major complications resulting from surgical intervention.     

鼻内镜下上颌骨囊肿开放术

目的:探讨鼻内镜下上颌骨囊肿开放术的有效性和可行性。方法:对13例侵犯上颌窦或鼻腔底的上颌骨囊肿在鼻内镜下行上颌骨囊肿开放术,即行鼻内镜下囊肿下鼻道或鼻腔底开放术,囊肿囊壁被全部或部分切除。结果:随访6～36个月,13例患者未出现面部隆起、鼻塞及鼻腔溢液等症状,囊肿无复发。结论:鼻内镜下上颌骨囊肿开放术适用于侵犯上颌窦或鼻腔底的上颌骨囊肿,较传统手术创伤小,简单高效,受侵牙齿可尽量保存。     

Diagnosis and treatment of pediatric vallecular cysts and pseudocysts

Objective

To review the experience at a children's hospital diagnosing and treating vallecular cysts.

Secondary objectives

To determine if cyst type, operative mode, or ages are risk factor(s) for recurrence.

Methods

Chart review of eleven children with vallecular cysts and pseudocysts from 1997 to 2009.

Results

The most common presenting symptoms were stridor (8/12, 67%), respiratory distress (7/12, 58%), and feeding difficulties (4/12, 33%). Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease were present in 67% of patients and 17% carried a concurrent diagnosis of laryngomalacia. Eleven of twelve patients required operative intervention, the majority of which were transoral endoscopic procedures. Three patients (3/11, 27%) had recurrences. Two of these patients required only a second procedure, but one patient required multiple procedures. Fifty percent (2/4) of the patients 2 years or older experienced a recurrence, whereas only 14% (1/7) of the patients less than 2 years old had a recurrence, a difference which was not statistically significant (p = 0.49). Pseudocysts tended to recur more frequently than vallecular cysts. (p = 0.13). Surgical approach (marsupialization versus total excision) did not affect recurrence rate. One patient with a small, asymptomatic cyst was observed and continues to be symptom-free. There were no surgical complications.

Conclusions

Vallecular cysts and pseudocysts are rare congenital lesions of the upper aerodigestive tract. Vallecular pseudocysts tended to recur more than vallecular cysts in our series. Surgery is the treatment of choice for symptomatic patients; smaller cysts may be followed closely.     

Endoscopic marsupialization of bilateral lacrimal sac mucoceles with nasolacrimal duct cysts

A lacrimal sac mucocele is an uncommon disease usually treated by ophthalmologists. In rare cases, it is sometimes associated with a nasolacrimal duct cyst presenting as an intranasal cystic mass, which needs the involvement of an otolaryngologist in diagnosis and management. Two cases of lacrimal sac mucoceles with nasolacrimal duct cysts are presented with a brief literature review. Both cases presented with intranasal cystic masses that caused nasal obstruction and were cured with endoscopic marsupialization of the cysts.     

先天性会厌囊肿临床表现及误诊分析

目的:探讨先天性会厌囊肿临床表现及误诊原因.方法:回顾性分析19例先天性会厌囊肿患儿临床表现及诊治经过.结果:19例患儿临床表现包括喉喘鸣、呼吸急促、吸气性呼吸困难、吸奶中断或呛咳、哭声低弱含混等.其中15例首诊被误诊:诊为新生儿肺炎者9例(47.4%),支气管肺炎5例(26.3%),咽喉炎1例(5.3%).所有患儿行小儿超细纤维喉镜检查后诊断为先天性会厌囊肿,并经病理证实.结论:本病临床易误诊,对于出现喉喘鸣伴有上呼吸道阻塞症状的患儿,应尽早作上呼吸道检查.小儿超细纤维喉镜检查可明确病因,及时治疗.     

A New Transnasal Approach to Endoscopic Marsupialization of the Nasolabial Cyst

Objective: Nasolabial cyst is a mucus-secreting, nonodontogenic cyst in the nasofacial area. It is usually situated behind the ala nasi, extending backward beneath the nasal floor into the inferior meatus and forward into the labio-gingival sulcus behind the upper lip. Patients with nasolabial cysts generally undergo surgical removal of the cyst via a transoral sublabial approach. This article reports a simple, less invasive surgical procedure for the treatment of nasolabial cysts. Study Design: A transnasal endoscopic marsupialization method was designed to treat patients with nasolabial cysts. From 1996 through 1998, 16 consecutive patients underwent this new surgical procedure. Methods: With patients under local anesthesia, the roof of the cyst, which was firmly attached to the mucous membrane of the anterior nasal floor, was removed transnasally with a sickle knife and scissors. Under the guidance of a nasoendoscope, the opening of the cyst was widened with bite forceps. Meanwhile, the cut edges of the nasal mucosa and the epithelium lining of the cyst were adequately matched. The nose was then loosely packed. Results: All but 1 of the 15 patients were successfully treated with this technique, and the whole surgical procedure was usually completed within 15 to 20 minutes. Postoperative endoscopic and radiological findings revealed that the cyst was replaced by an air-containing sinus with a persistent opening at the anterior or anterolateral nasal floor. There has been no evidence of mucus accumulation in the newly created sinus or recurrence of the cyst during a mean follow-up of 16 months. Conclusions: Transnasal endoscopic marsupialization is a simple and effective surgical procedure for treatment of nasolabial cysts.     

Transoral approach for plunging ranula—10‐Year experience

Objective/Hypothesis:

Plunging ranulas (PRs) are infrequently encountered. The origin of PRs is mostly from the sublingual gland (SLG). Different routes to manage PRs include marsupialization, simple SLG excision, and combined SLG and submandibular gland (SMG) excision either transcervically or transorally. In this study, we demonstrated our experience managing PRs via transoral excision of the SLG with marsupialization.

Study Design:

Retrospective study.

Methods:

We retrospectively reviewed 20 patients at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, between January 1999 and April 2009. All patients received preoperative computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging and were clinically diagnosed with PR. At surgery, the SLG was excised transorally with preservation of Wharton's duct and lingual nerve. The mucus contents of the PRs were drained through the posterior edge of the mylohyoid muscle.

Results:

Two patients were found to have final diagnosis of lymphangioma. Eighteen patients were eligible for analysis. The age distribution ranged from 6 to 48 years old. Sexual distribution was equally distributed. The successful rate was 17/18 (94.4%) with a lingual nerve paresthesia rate of 2/18 (11.1%). The paresthesia persisted for 3 and 6 months, respectively. One recurrent patient was salvaged by excision of the SMG and ranula. The other two recurrent patients received excision of the SMG and cyst and had a final diagnosis of lymphangioma.

Conclusions:

Transoral approach with excision of the SLG alone provides a high success rate (94.4%) with minor complications and could be the first choice in managing PRs. The results of this study confirm PRs mostly originate from the SLG. Laryngoscope, 2010     

Closed reduction for arytenoid dislocation under local anesthesia

Conclusion: Closed reduction under local anesthesia continues to be an effective and well-tolerated method for treating arytenoid dislocation. Bilateral arytenoid dislocation is an uncommon occurrence, and the principles of management are the same as for unilateral dislocation. Objectives: To evaluate the treatment outcomes of closed reduction for arytenoid dislocation under local anesthesia and to conduct an exhaustive review of the literature on bilateral arytenoid dislocation. Methods: Thirty-three patients with arytenoid dislocation were treated with closed reduction under local anesthesia. Arytenoid motion, GRBAS (grade, roughness, breathiness, asthenia, strain), maximum phonation time (MPT), self-assessed Voice Handicap Index (VHI), and acoustic voice analysis were used to evaluate the clinical outcomes. Results: Following closed reduction, 33 patients were divided into a ‘satisfied’ group (n?=?26) and a ‘dissatisfied’ group (n?=?7). In the ‘satisfied’ group, G, R, B, A, MPT, VHI, jitter%, shimmer%, normalized noise energy (NNE), and noise-to-harmonic ratio (NHR) were significantly improved compared with measurements taken before closed reduction (p?相似文献