The effect of decompression as treatment of the cysts in the jaws: retrospective analysis.
10.5125/jkaoms.2017.43.2.83
- Author:
Sun Tae LEE
1
;
Su Gwan KIM
;
Seong Young MOON
;
Ji Su OH
;
Jae Seek YOU
;
Jae Sung KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea. sgckim@chosun.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Decompression;
Jaw cysts;
Odontogenic cyst
- MeSH:
Decompression*;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Jaw Cysts;
Jaw*;
Methods;
Odontogenic Cysts;
Retrospective Studies*;
Treatment Outcome
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2017;43(2):83-87
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the treatment efficacy of enucleation after decompression. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 17 patients with cystic lesion of the jaw were treated with decompression followed by enucleation. Pre- and postdecompression panoramic radiographs were analyzed. RESULTS: The mean percentage of reduction after decompression was 64%. The reaction was graded as good (>80%) in five patients (29.4%), moderate (50%-80%) in nine patients (52.9%), and poor (<50%) in three patients (17.6%). The reduction rate of larger cystic lesions was faster than that of smaller lesions. However, the reduction rate was not affected by age. The duration of follow-up ranged from one to eight years. There were no complications, and one case recurred. CONCLUSION: Decompression is an effective method for the initial treatment of jaw cysts.
