Microflap dissection with a cotton ball self‐retraction technique in treating vocal cysts

Cotton Ball Self‐Retraction Technique: A Novel Surgical Method Used During Microflap Dissection

“…We have named our method the "cotton ball self-retraction" technique. 8 In this study, we found that cyst rupture is a significant factor associated with recurrence. Moreover, the recurrence rate for mucous-retention cysts was higher than that for epidermoid cysts.…”

“…To remedy the limitations of the conventional microflap technique, we proposed a new surgical technique, wherein a small cotton ball is inserted between the mucosal incision interfaces to widen the dissection space. We have named our method the “cotton ball self‐retraction” technique 8 …”

“…Microflap dissection with cotton ball self‐retraction was performed as previously described 8 . Cotton ball self‐retraction is a supportive method for maximally preserving the superficial lamina propria.…”

“…Microflap dissection with cotton ball self-retraction was performed as previously described. 8 Cotton ball self-retraction is a supportive method for maximally preserving the superficial lamina propria. First, a mucosal incision is made laterally at the margin of the cystic wall using a sickle knife.…”

“…Since 2012, we have been using the “cotton ball self‐retraction” technique in vocal cysts surgeries. In a previous study, we reported that this surgical technique is feasible as a supportive surgical method during the microflap technique 8 . This retrospective study aims to evaluate the efficacy of the cotton ball self‐retraction technique during microflap dissection of vocal cysts by comparing its treatment outcomes with those of the conventional technique and investigate the rate of recurrence using a retrospective chart review.…”