Abstract
In the treatment of ranula, excision of the cyst or fenestration of the cystic wall in the oral floor are usually used. Recently, laser surgery and cryosurgery have also been used to treat this disease. We have developed a simpler method. After the contents of the ranula have been removed by puncture, 10% silver nitrate solution is injected into the cavity. Suction and injection of the solution are repeated several times, and the final complete suction ends the operation. Postoperative reaction of local tissue is not severe. We have treated seven patients with ranula by this method, six successfully, one patient relapsed. The details of this technique are reported.
