Cryosurgery: A Simple Tool to Address Oral Lesions
Sumit Asrani1, Praveen B Reddy2, Rajesh B Dhirawani1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hitkarini Dental College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Contemporary Clinical Dentistry
|July 3, 2018
Summary
Cryosurgery effectively manages oral mucosal lesions with minimal discomfort and a low recurrence rate of 6.7%. This treatment offers a faster recovery and is a cost-effective option for patients.
Area of Science:
- Oral Medicine
- Dermatology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Oral mucosal lesions present a common clinical challenge.
- Effective management strategies are crucial for patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of cryosurgery for oral mucosal lesions.
- Assessing healing time, pain, infection, and recurrence rates.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 30 patients with oral mucosal lesions.
- Postoperative pain and infection monitored on days 1, 3, 7, and 21.
- Healing time, scarring, and recurrence assessed at 21 days and 6 months.
Main Results:
- Significant reduction in pain and swelling by day 7.
- Minimal patient discomfort reported.
- Low recurrence rate of 6.7% observed.
Conclusions:
- Cryosurgery is a viable and successful treatment for oral lesions.
- The procedure is well-tolerated, offering faster recovery.
- Cost-effectiveness and high success rates make it recommendable.
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