[Partial glossectomy assisted with temperature-controlled radiofrequency for treating macroglossia].

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To study the clinical efficacy of partial glossectomy assisted with temperature-controlled radiofrequency for treating macroglossia. METHODS: There were 4 patients performed this procedure. We took a rhombus shape incision in the middle of the tongue and performed a wedge excision. RESULTS: The mouth can close entirely in all of patients and there weren' t hemorrhage and obviously swollen; Tongue's sensory function hadn't disturbance. Masticate function were normal. One patient still had the symptom that tongue lied outside the oral cavity occasionally after operation. The symptom was disappeared after Temperature-controlled radiofrequency (TCRF) ablation. All of patients' parent were satisfied with the results. CONCLUSIONS: Partial glossectomy assisted with temperature-controlled radiofrequency for treating macroglossia is an effective, much safer and less invasive procedure without obvious adverse reactions. There are better prospects for applying.