1. Value of radiofrequency ablation in the management of retropharyngeal lymphatic malformation.
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Lisan Q, Villepelet A, Parodi M, Garabedian EN, Blouin MJ, Couloigner V, and Leboulanger N
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- Child, Child, Preschool, Female, Head and Neck Neoplasms surgery, Humans, Infant, Lymphangioma, Cystic surgery, Male, Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures, Retrospective Studies, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Catheter Ablation methods, Lymphatic Abnormalities surgery, Pharynx surgery
- Abstract
Lymphatic malformations are benign malformations frequently occurring in the head and neck. Retropharyngeal location is rare, can be life threating and its management is particularly challenging. Over a three-year period, three patients presented with symptomatic (dyspnea and/or dysphagia) retropharyngeal lymphatic malformation. All were treated using a radiofrequency ablation of lymphatic malformation through a trans-oral approach. No major complications occurred following the surgery. During the follow-up, no recurrence was noted and all patients were asymptomatic. Radiofrequency ablation in the management of retropharyngeal lymphatic malformations is a simple technique with very good results and allows a fast recovery with minimum morbidity and a short hospital stay., (Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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- 2016
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