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ArticleClinical oral investigations2025

Efficacy of cryogun cryotherapy for benign oral vascular anomalies: a longitudinal study.

Jyh-Kwei Chen, Meng-Ling Chiang, Chung-Kan Tsao, Ya-Ching Chang

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Jyh-Kwei ChenDivision of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan. jasondentistry@gmail.com.
Meng-Ling ChiangGraduate Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Science, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.
Chung-Kan TsaoDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Linkou Branch, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.
Ya-Ching ChangChang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan City, Taiwan. ycchang@cgmh.org.tw.

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objectivesTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of cryogun cryotherapy in treating benign oral vascular anomalies (BOVAs). MATERIALS AND

methodsWe conducted a retrospective longitudinal study on patients with BOVA who underwent cryogun cryotherapy. The clinical outcomes assessed included lesion regression, recurrence, complications, and clinical predictors of prognosis.

resultsCryogun cryotherapy demonstrated high efficacy in treating BOVA in a study of 33 patients, with 97% of lesions achieving complete regression after an average of 1.64 ± 0.93 sessions (range: 1-4). Treatment outcomes were influenced by factors such as lesion morphology and anatomical location. Lesions in the buccal mucosa required more sessions compared to other anatomical sites, and exophytic lesions necessitated more sessions than flat lesions.

conclusionsCryogun cryotherapy is a safe and effective treatment option for BOVA, regardless of lesion size or location. Residual lesions can be treated successfully with additional sessions. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Cryogun cryotherapy offers a reliable prognosis for BOVA patients and provides a cost-effective, non-invasive alternative to other treatment methods.

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CryosurgeryCryotherapyVascular MalformationsAdolescentAdultAgedChildFemaleHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeBenign oral vascular anomalyCryogun cryotherapyExophytic morphologyLesion regression

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