Mucoceles: Surgical considerations

ABSTRACT

Recurrence of mucocele after surgery is not uncommon. This study was conducted to investigate the recurrence rate of lower lip mucocele after enucleation. Twenty four patients were enrolled in the study. They were divided into two equal groups each comprised of 12 patients. In group I, a straight incision was used while in group II, an elliptical incision was utilized. Results showed that the recurrence rate was 25% in group I, while in group II no recurrence was recorded over a follow up period of two years