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  • 25-03-2014 9:58pm
    #1
    chases0102
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,069 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    Just wondering if anyone here can shed light for me.

    Going in for a procedure next week called Marzupialization, in order to try and remedy a Keratocyst I have on my left mandible.

    Just wondering does anyone have any experience with this type of procedure?


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  • #2
    Oral Surgeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,240 ✭✭✭Oral Surgeon


    chases0102 wrote: »
    Hi all,

    Just wondering if anyone here can shed light for me.

    Going in for a procedure next week called Marzupialization, in order to try and remedy a Keratocyst I have on my left mandible.

    Just wondering does anyone have any experience with this type of procedure?

    That's a little specific, doubt you'll get someone here who's had that same procedure...
    I've done a lot of them... How do you know that it is a keratocyst/ KOT, have you had a biopsy??
    Unless the lesion is very small, marsupilisation is the treatment of choice for KOTs.
    Basically, a small hole is made in the cyst and a dressing placed so that the cyst stays open. When the gum heals, a smaller bung/stopper is made to plug this hole into the cyst cavity.
    It is a bit of a chore for the patient but you must keep it clean with rinses etc. You would expect the patients own bone to then form from the margins of the cyst and slowly the cyst gets smaller... it takes ages to fill in depending on its size....
    It is a nicer and less invasive way to treat large cysts, it also risks nerves and teeth less...

    Here is a case
    300234.jpg


  • #3
    chases0102
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,069 ✭✭✭chases0102


    Cheers, I really appreciate the info.

    Had the biopsy alright - I'm hoping for a lot of instruction regarding any after care, as I feel I'm a little bit in the dark regarding the whole thing! Never heard of the procedure before and, save for a Google search that was full of obtuse language, your info is very helpful. so thank you.

    Would you know of a typical recovery time from this procedure? I'm a teacher with two exam classes, and therefore eager to return ASAP


  • #4
    Oral Surgeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,240 ✭✭✭Oral Surgeon


    chases0102 wrote: »
    Cheers, I really appreciate the info.

    Had the biopsy alright - I'm hoping for a lot of instruction regarding any after care, as I feel I'm a little bit in the dark regarding the whole thing! Never heard of the procedure before and, save for a Google search that was full of obtuse language, your info is very helpful. so thank you.

    Would you know of a typical recovery time from this procedure? I'm a teacher with two exam classes, and therefore eager to return ASAP

    It would depend on the cyst, size, position, you.... But typically for what you describe I'd allow 3 days off.

    Good luck,
    Os


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