The Efficacy of 3% Sodium Tetradecyl Sulphate (STS) Injection in Management of Intraoral Soft Tissue Vascular Lesion

Abstract

Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of 3% sodium tetradecyl sulphate (STS) in intraoral vascular lesions.

Methods: Cross sectional study was done in oral and maxillofacial surgery department of Islam dental college from 1^st Jan 2020 to 31^st Dec 2021. 18 cases were selected with non-probability sampling technique.3% STS solution was intralesional injected. Site and size of lesion, pain intensity, burning sensation, tissue necrosis and area numbness variables were observed on preoperative,1^stpostop, and then every 14^th day until lesion subside and findings were documented in Performa.

Results: Results were analysed statistically with SPSS version 23. Female 14 cases had predominance with 4 male cases. Mostly common site of lesion was tongue with 7 cases, 4 cases in cheek and 4 cases had involvement of lip area, 3 cases had lesion in the floor of mouth. 11 cases had mild pain, moderate pain in 5 cases and 2 cases with severe pain.  14 cases had burning sensation and 7 cases had tissue necrosis with area numbness.

Conclusion: 3% Sodium tetradecylsulphate sclerosing agent usage is safe, cost effective and efficient to manage intraoral soft tissue vascular lesion. Although further studies are needed on large sampling data with longer follow-up.

Keywords: Sodium tetradecyl sulphate, vascular lesion, haemangioma, sclerotherapy.