Radiowave surgery of tumors and dysplastic neoplasms of the maxillofacial and related areas in children and adults.

Abstract

The purpose of this investigation is toshow the effectiveness of the use of radiofrequencyresection of tumors of various anatomical locations in children and adults. Materials and methods. 599 patients with masses and dysplastic changes of maxillofacial and other areas were treated by RF resection. Total 706 lesions were resected. Patients were treated in hospital and outpatient settings. Results. Clinical diagnosis and pathology report were congruent in 100% cases. No post-operative complications, short post-operative rehabilitation. Radiofrequency surgery is a preferred treatment of choice in treatment of masses and dysplastic lesions. Conclusion. Radiofrequency surgery of tumor or other lesions is minimally invasive surgery with satisfactory cosmetic results. The majority of patients undergo RF surgery without complication or long-term post-operative care.