Tratamento cirúrgico de rânula envolvendo remoção da glândula sublingual com a preservação do nervo lingual: revisão de literatura

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Oral ranula is a type of lesion on the floor of the mouth that consists of an extravasation of mucus because of trauma or obstruction of the salivary gland. It is usually painless and not hereditary. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to analyze, based on a review of the scientific literature, the treatment of ranula involving the excision of the sublingual gland with the preservation of the lingual nerve. METHODOLOGY: This study is a literature review focusing on the efficient treatment of ranula and preservation of the lingual nerve. Searches will be carried out in electronic health databases. Data are presented through a quantitative and qualitative description. RESULTS: A total of 10 articles were reviewed, from which the following data were extracted: authors, year of publication, objectives, research method and main results found. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: Scientific knowledge about the possibilities of effective treatment for ranula treatment involving salivary gland removal and lingual nerve preservation emphasizes the importance of morphological knowledge and techniques to be used by the professional, ensuring efficient results and without risk of intercurrences.