Separation of labial fusion under topical anesthesia.

ABSTRACT

A prospective study from August 1987 to April 1996 at the Outpatient Pediatric Surgical Unit, Ratchaburi Hospital, of labial separations performed under topical analgesic cream in 31 labial fusions. The ages ranged from 5 months to 5 years. Topical analgesic cream (EMLA cream) produces adequate anesthesia for labial separation in children without causing pain. It is a simple, safe and effective technique including a very short duration of therapy that should be performed in children with labial fusion.