Drainage of Masseteric Abscess via Sublabial Approach: A Case Series

Authors

  • Yeoh Xing Yi Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Penang General Hospital, Georgetown , Pulau Pinang
  • Jamal Sazly Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Penang General Hospital, Georgetown , Pulau Pinang
  • Zahirrudin Zakaria Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Penang General Hospital, Georgetown , Pulau Pinang
  • Pua Kin Choo Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Penang General Hospital, Georgetown , Pulau Pinang

Keywords:

masseteric abscess, sublabial approach, incision and drainage

Abstract

Masseteric abscesses are usually drained through the external or trans-oral approach. Both choices have their own risks and benefits. We included in our case series 3 patients whom presented with painful facial swelling and were diagnosed as masseteric abscess. We performed the sublabial approach to drain the collection. Post-operatively, they recovered well and there were no recurrences. This technique and outcome of surgery are described.

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.15(3) 2016 p.492-494

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Author Biography

Yeoh Xing Yi, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Penang General Hospital, Georgetown , Pulau Pinang



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2016-11-03

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Drainage of Masseteric Abscess via Sublabial Approach: A Case Series. (2016). Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 15(3), 492-494. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v15i3.30202

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Vol. 15 No. 3 (2016)

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Case Reports

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Drainage of Masseteric Abscess via Sublabial Approach: A Case Series. (2016). Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 15(3), 492-494. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v15i3.30202