Surgical versus conservative management of tongue lacerations in the acute care setting: A systematic review of the literature

Author:

Gonsalves Clarelle L1,Zhu Jie Wei1,Kim Grace Y2,Leveille Cameron F3ORCID,Kam April J4ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, Master University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

2. Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

3. Division of Plastic Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

4. Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Abstract

Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to determine whether suturing or conservative management of tongue lacerations results in differences in wound healing and functional outcome. The secondary aim was to identify whether antibiotics are required in the treatment of tongue lacerations. Methods Studies published between December 1954 and August 2020 were extracted from MEDLINE via PubMed, Embase via OVID, CINAHL via EBSCO, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library and evaluated for inclusion based on predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria by two independent reviewers in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Results The search yielded a total of 16,111 articles, 124 of which were evaluated by full-text review, resulting in 11 articles included in this systematic review representing 142 unique cases of tongue lacerations. At least 26 lacerations (18.3%) included penetration of the muscle layer of the tongue, and 24 (16.9%) were classified as full-thickness lacerations. Thirty-five of the 142 tongue lacerations (24.6%) were sutured. The remaining lacerations underwent some form of conservative management. The majority of studies reported excellent healing of tongue lacerations regardless of the management method, with minimal scarring and excellent return to normal functional status. No cases of infection were reported. Conclusions Current literature is inconsistent with regards to indications and guidelines for primary repair of tongue lacerations. The majority of tongue lacerations reported in the literature heal with excellent outcomes regardless of management method. Physician judgement along with patient and parental preference based on potential risks of the procedure should be used when deciding whether a tongue laceration requires primary repair. Tongue lacerations in otherwise healthy individuals are at very low risk of infection.

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Subject

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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