Sublingual ranulas, is it time for a new classification? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

J Laryngol Otol

University of Milan, Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Milan, Italy Department of Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, Fatebenefratelli Hospital, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Milan, Italy.

Published: October 2024

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