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Clinical Results Evaluation of Patients With Submental Mass Through Endoscopy-Assisted Transoral Surgery
Chuandong Zhu1,2,3, Deyu Liu4, Zhixin Liu1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University.
Background:
Surgical resection through extraoral approach is the first choice for submental mass but leaves a visible scar. This study introduces an endoscopy-assisted transoral approach to resect submental mass and evaluates the clinical results.
Patients And Methods:
From September 2018 to December 2019, 5 patients with submental mass underwent surgical resection through endoscopy-assisted transoral approach. The swallowing, speech, and appearance domains of the University of Washington Quality of Life questionnaire were assessed preoperatively and at 3 months postoperatively.
Results:
Each mass was completely removed without rupture. No patient developed any permanent postoperative complications. The function and aesthetic outcomes were excellent without recurrence.
Conclusions:
Endoscopy-assisted transoral approach for resection of submental mass is a reliable technique that achieves excellent postoperative aesthetics and functional results.
