Marsupialization of Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumors of the Mandible: Longitudinal Image Analysis of Tumor Size via 3D Visualized CT Scans

Model‐assisted marsupialization of a large odontogenic keratocyst in the maxillofacial region using a multicolored 3D‐printed model: A novel approach in surgical planning and teaching

“…During this surgical procedure, a window is made in the cortical bone to access the cystic membrane, which is usually composed of parakeratinized tissue, and then the edges of the cyst are sutured to the surrounding oral mucosa. 3 By relieving the pressure from the OKC, subsequent metabolic changes lead to gradual shrinkage of the OKC. This type of cyst is thought to arise through a combination of osmotic pressure and resorption that is compounded by the body's release of prostaglandins and growth factors.…”

“…This decompression technique can be used during the early stages of cyst development as a curative treatment, especially for large unilocular OKC lesions. During this surgical procedure, a window is made in the cortical bone to access the cystic membrane, which is usually composed of parakeratinized tissue, and then the edges of the cyst are sutured to the surrounding oral mucosa 3 . By relieving the pressure from the OKC, subsequent metabolic changes lead to gradual shrinkage of the OKC.…”

“…2 This type of cyst has a high recurrence rate, ranging from 13% to 62%. 3 Therefore, aggressive surgical management strategies are often recommended, such as peripheral ostectomy with chemical cauterization of the marginal bone with Carnoy's solution or en bloc resection of the mandible. 2 However, these procedures may increase morbidity and reduce the patient's quality of life.…”