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Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 3 | Anyone have an experience in removing granulation tissue from the mouth and preventing its recurrence? I have had three excisions since January 2014 of a prune-sized granulation tissue next to the tongue (partial glossectomy for oral cancer 15 years ago, followed by radiation). Wound site is getting smaller each time, but it doesn't heal properly - leading to granulation re-growth. Silver nitrate applications were done on several occasions, pre- and post-operative. Any suggestions on how to stop this cycle? Thank you.
Partial glossectomy - 1998/1999
Radiation to mouth - 1999
Seven biopsies / all negative - to present
Osteoradionecrosis - 2011 to present
30 HBO dives
Granulation - 2013-2014 [Treated surgically 3x; followed by pure alcohol injections weekly over a 2 1/2 month period; under general anesthesia; smaller, but still an issue, summer 2014
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 8 | Welcome to OCF! Im sorry you have some on-going after effect issues. Radiation... the gift that keeps on giving.
Those silver nitrate sticks are just awful!!! Ive had that done many times myself and its indescribable. I was going to suggest HBO but I see you have already done that. HBO helps promote healing and is especially helpful in patients who have had radiation.
Im sorry but I cant think of any other ways to get this to heel. Hopefully in time it will heel.
Best wishes!
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | | | | | Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 3 Member | | Member
Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 3 | Thanks for the warm welcome!
Partial glossectomy - 1998/1999
Radiation to mouth - 1999
Seven biopsies / all negative - to present
Osteoradionecrosis - 2011 to present
30 HBO dives
Granulation - 2013-2014 [Treated surgically 3x; followed by pure alcohol injections weekly over a 2 1/2 month period; under general anesthesia; smaller, but still an issue, summer 2014
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