Drainage of Masseteric Abscess via Sublabial Approach: A Case Series

Abstract

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.

Intraoral Approach Drainage of Submasseteric Abscess in a 14-Month-Old Child

“…Intra-oral sublabial approach to drain the abscess collection was reported, by making the incision at the upper gingival-buccal sulcus then dissecting to the space with the artery forceps. 6 This approach also gained good post-operative outcome faster and able to avoid complications suchas neurovascular injury. Other than open surgical approach, treatment modalities of submasseteric abscess is currently widened to ultrasound-guided aspiration of the abscess as reported in few literature with good outcome.…”