Abstract
We succeeded in devising a new method for the surgical removal of mucoceles. This method is different from previous removal methods which use various impression materials for injection. An α-cyanoacrylate monomer adhesive is injected into the cystic cavity to coagulate (not to replace) its contents and cyst walls and remove them en bloc quite easily. Our surgical method is as follows:
An 18-gauge needle on a 2.5-cc syringe is inserted into the cyst, and some of the fluid within the cyst is aspirated. The syringe is then replaced with the one containing the α-cyanoacrylate monomer adhesive, and the adhesive is injected into the cyst. After the adhesive coagulates, the mass is easily removed as in the case of enucleation of a substantial benign tumor. Finally the wound is sutured.
