What's the difference between canula and ranula?

Canula


Definition:

  • (a.) Alt. of Canulated

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The results were viewed with regard to the importance of the complications, the chance of decanulation, the carrying time of the canula, adaptation to effort, functional respiratory tests, the value of language, intellectual and psychic repercussions, and repercussions on the social life.
  • (2) At least 5 days prior to experimentation, each rabbit had a reversible tracheal bypass canula and a hypothalamic thermocouple guide tube chronically implanted.
  • (3) The movement of progesterone (P), cortisol (F) and 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP) across the blood-cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) barrier was determined using six adult male rhesus monkeys with indwelling canulae in the lateral ventricles of their brains.
  • (4) The magazine is connected to a normal application canula.
  • (5) Adult intact male rats received chronic indwelling jugular canula and were bled at 3-min intervals for periods ranging from 90-150 min.
  • (6) This second type was quite always used in the case of IPPB through canula.
  • (7) Canulae were supplied with artificial cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) containing tritiated tyrosine, and labeled dopamine [3H]DA was evaluated in successive superfusate fractions.
  • (8) Numerous advantages compared with traditionally used silver canulas have been noticed.
  • (9) Results indicate that the positive pressure obtained is inversely correlated to the diameter of tube and canula and varies with the angle of inflow (Tab.
  • (10) The intraocular canula is equipped with a special rotating cutting device.
  • (11) The cardiac assistance with the Ellipsoid heart (E-LVAD) is performed due to implanted canula in the left ventricle via the left atrium and a connection to the ascending aorta.
  • (12) A new left ventricular assist device consisting of a canula containing a turbine introduced by retrograde catheterisation was evaluated in the prevention of complications in 9 patients undergoing high risk coronary angioplasty.
  • (13) Sulfinpyrazone may also be beneficial in preventing thrombosis in arteriovenous canulas.
  • (14) Until 48 hours after feed intake chyme from the canulas and urine and blood were collected at varying intervals.
  • (15) Canula and traction are the major causes of stenosis.
  • (16) In conclusion, a simple 'blood free' method is advised as promising; consisting of the putting through of a 'Silastic tube' through both lacrymal points with the help of a curved canula probe (Fulmek).
  • (17) Furthermore, this technique involves direct flushing into the renal artery, and this may cause damage to the intima due to the canula.
  • (18) The advantages of this modified canula are that it can be simply manufactured, that it is well tolerated by the tissue and that there is no risk for the animal and no need for the construction of a pouch.
  • (19) In experiments with dairy cows provided with rumen fistulas and duodenal re-entrant canulas, the order of feeding roughage (chopped forage and pellets) and concentrates (maize and barley) was found to influence carbohydrate digestion and bacterial protein synthesis in the rumen.
  • (20) The effect of 4,6-benzylidene-D-glucose (BG) on chemically induced primary hepatocellular carcinomas in rats was tested after daily single injections of 85 mg per kg body weight into the aorta through a canula implanted through the right carotid artery.

Ranula


Definition:

  • (n.) A cyst formed under the tongue by obstruction of the duct of the submaxillary gland.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) CT findings in 38 additional patients with a variety of cystic lesions in the floor of the mouth are contrasted with findings in cases of ranulas.
  • (2) Also 4 cases of plunging ranula are presented; three were treated by extirpation of the sublingual gland and one was treated by exteriorization of the ranula into the oral cavity.
  • (3) Results of considerable experimental work reported by others, support the concept that plunging ranulas are extravasations of saliva from the sublingual glands.
  • (4) A plunging ranula can be readily identified preoperatively with computed tomography as a cystic mass in the suprahyoid anterior neck.
  • (5) It is recommended that oral ranula be treated initially by marsupialization with packing and, if recurrence occurs, then the offending sublingual gland should be excised.
  • (6) The pathology and treatment of harelip, hydrocephalus, the adenoids, ranula, gynecomastia, imperforated external urinary meatus, circumcision, hermaphrodites, imperforate anus, and supernumerary and webbed finger were all described by Albucasis, and his remarks are discussed here in some detail.
  • (7) Review of our experience with 26 patients over 12 years ending in 1986 substantiated a concept previously advocated by other authors that ranulas are usually extravasation pseudocysts developing after disruption of sublingual gland elements, and that excision of the ipsilateral sublingual gland is the management approach of choice.
  • (8) Treatment of salivary mucoceles (cervical salivary gland cyst, ranula or pharyngeal mucocele) consists in surgical resection of the affected salivary gland.
  • (9) Microscopic examination of histologic sections revealed the lesion to have the characteristics of a sialocele (ranula).
  • (10) The origin of a ranula is due to obliteration of a minor duct of the sublingual gland.
  • (11) Three cases of plunging ranula are described and the literature is reviewed.
  • (12) Pathogenesis and treatment of ranulas is briefly discussed.
  • (13) A case report of a 36-year-old man with a plunging ranula of 15 years' duration, in which squamous cell carcinoma arose from the cyst wall, is presented.
  • (14) A review of the literature pertaining to plunging ranula is presented with special emphasis on the historical development of the various aetiological theories and treatment recommendations.
  • (15) Ranulas or mucoceles of the floor of the mouth are cysts arising from the sublingual glands.
  • (16) A case is reported of a papillary cystadenocarcinoma of the sublingual gland which presented as a ranula.
  • (17) This review suggests that excision of the sublingual gland with intra-oral drainage of the cervical swelling appears to be the treatment of choice for the plunging ranula.
  • (18) The pathogenesis, differential diagnosis and treatment of ranulas are discussed.
  • (19) The literature is reviewed, and four personal cases of cervical ranula presented.
  • (20) These complications are rare and the causal relationship between gland trauma-ranula is confirmed, via the constant difficulty of dissection of Wharton's duct and the appearance of the ranula within a delay of 3 to 6 months.

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