Τρίτη 12 Νοεμβρίου 2019

Compartment Syndrome of the Temporal Muscle
The authors report a patient with masticator space abscess due to an ascending infection following a wisdom tooth extraction. They administered antibiotics and did an incision and drainage; however, osteomyelitis of the mandible and compartment syndrome of the temporal muscle complicated the course. The authors suggest a physiopathology and discuss the management of this study. Address correspondence and reprint requests to Gian Battista Bottini, MD, DMD, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital of the Private Medical University Paracelsus, Müllner Hauptstrasse 48, A-5020 Salzburg, Austria; E-mail: g.bottini@salk.at Received 1 May, 2019 Accepted 5 September, 2019 The authors report no conflicts of interest. © 2019 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.
Reconstruction With Fibula Musculocutaneous Flap in a Patient With Extensive Maxillary Osteoradionecrosis
The authors reported a case of extensive maxillary osteoradionecrosis. The maxilla was resected and reconstructed with fibula musculocutaneous flap. It was the first reported that the osteoradionecrotic maxilla was reconstructed with free vascularized bone. The musculocutaneous flap might be a better choice of maxillary osteoradionecrosis reconstruction instead of the simple soft-tissue flap. Address correspondence and reprint requests to Yue He, PhD, Department of Oral Maxillofacial—Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China; National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease, Shanghai, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, No. 639, Zhi Zao Ju Road, Shanghai 200011, China; E-mail: zfshuo@163.com Received 19 August, 2019 Accepted 9 September, 2019 FZ, XL, ZL, and YH contributed equally to this article. This work is funded by The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC: 81271112, 81570949). The authors report no conflicts of interest. © 2019 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.
Review of “Multisource Evaluation of Surgeon Behavior is Associated With Malpractice Claims” by Lagoo J et al in Ann Surg 270: 84–90, 2019
No abstract available
Computer-Aided-Design/Computer-Aided-Manufacturing Titanium Cranioplasty in a Child: Critical Appraisal
Large skull bone defects of the cranial vault can result from various reasons. Reconstruction of these defects is performed for protective and aesthetic reasons but is also required for adequate intracranial homeostasis. Computer-aided-design/computer-aided-manufacturing (CAD/CAM) patient-specific skull implants have become the most valuable alternative to the traditional methods of reconstruction and a growing number of publications is dealing with this topic in adults. Literature related to the application of these implants in pediatric cranioplasty is, however, still scarce. The authors present a case of a 9-year-old boy, where cranioplasty using a CAD/CAM additive manufactured titanium implant led to improvement of symptoms attributed to cerebrospinal fluid circulation problems and intracranial homeostasis disbalance. The authors further reflect on what the role of cranioplasty should be in the therapeutic treatment plan. Address correspondence and reprint requests to Thomas Zegers, MD, Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, PO Box 5800, 6202 AZ Maastricht, The Netherlands; E-mail: thomas.zegers@mumc.nl Received 21 September, 2018 Accepted 8 August, 2019 TZ and DK contributed equally to this work. Part of this study was supported by a research grant under the “Brightlands Materials Center Program on Additive Manufacturing: 3D Printing Biomedical Applications.” The authors report no conflicts of interest. © 2019 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.
Canalicular Incisional Approach for Recanalization of Punctum: A Modified Surgical Treatment for Acquired Complete Upper and Lower Punctum Occlusions as an Alternative to Bypass Methods
Purpose: To define the success of surgical technique used in the treatment of epiphora that is caused by bi-canalicular acquired complete punctum occlusion. Materials and Methods: The study is a retrospective consecutive case series, who underwent canalicular incisional approach for recanalization (CIAFOR) for acquired bi-canalicular punctum occlusions. The authors have used this technique in the cases not possible to perform a punctum dilatation and not possible to determine the punctum location exactly due to severe fibrosis. Functional and anatomical success was evaluated by the absence of epiphora and with lavage at post-operative 6th months. Results: Seven eyes of 5 patients (3 males and 2 females) were included in the study. The ages of the patients were 70, 65, 45, 64, and 70 years, respectively. Current follow-up periods vary between 6 and 23 months. Although functional and anatomical success achieved in all eyes, complication such as accessory punctum observed. Conclusions: CIAFOR seems to be a successful and simple surgical technique to treat acquired total punctum occlusion. Address correspondence and reprint requests to Soner Demirel, MD, Inonu University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Malatya, Turkey; E-mail: sonerdem2000@yahoo.com Received 27 June, 2019 Accepted 17 July, 2019 The preliminary results of our study were presented at the 52nd Turkish Ophthalmology Society Congress, October 13–18, 2018, Antalya, Turkey. The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose. Supplemental digital contents are available for this article. Direct URL citations appear in the printed text and are provided in the HTML and PDF versions of this article on the journal's Web site (www.jcraniofacialsurgery.com). © 2019 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.
Plain Computed Tomography With Spectral Imaging Findings of Early Cerebral Ischemia
Purpose: To investigate the findings of plain spectral computed tomography (CT) with multiparameter of early cerebral ischemia. Patients and Methods: Thirty-three patients with suspected early cerebral ischemia who received a one-stop CT examination (plain scan with spectral CT imaging mode, CTP and CTA) of the brain were enrolled in this study. No clear lesion was observed in any patient on the plain CT. However, the CTA displayed evidence of vascular stenosis and the CTP displayed a corresponding low perfusion area consistent with early cerebral ischemia. Regions of interest were placed in the abnormal perfusion regions and the contralateral symmetric regions on plain CT. Then, the CT value of the monochromatic images (70 kV), the slope of the spectral HU curve, blood (iodine), iodine (water), and water (iodine) concentrations were measured. A paired t-test was performed for data comparison. The receiver operating characteristic curve was used to evaluate diagnostic performance. Results: The CT values of the ischemic regions at 70 keV, the spectral HU curve, water, and blood values of the ischemic measurements were slightly lower than those of the contralateral symmetric regions (P < .05). Monochromatic images at 70 keV had the highest area under the curve value, and the sensitivity and specificity were 90.0% and 63.0%, respectively. Conclusion: The difference of monochromatic CT values, spectral HU curve, and basic material concentrations between the early cerebral ischemia region and the contralateral symmetric region on spectral CT imaging may provide a reference with the diagnosis of early cerebral ischemia. Address correspondence and reprint requests to Zhou Junlin, PhD, Department of Radiology, The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China; E-mail: ldeyzjl601@163.com Received 31 March, 2019 Accepted 12 July, 2019 The authors report no conflicts of interest. Supplemental digital contents are available for this article. Direct URL citations appear in the printed text and are provided in the HTML and PDF versions of this article on the journal's Web site (www.jcraniofacialsurgery.com). © 2019 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.
Review of “Surgery, Complications, and Quality of Life: A Longitudinal Cohort Study Exploring the Role of Psychosocial Factors” by Archer S et al in: Ann Surg: 270:95-101, 2019
No abstract available
Upper Fornix Approach to the Superonasal Intraconal Space: An Experience Including a Pediatric Patient
In this study, we present 2 patients, including 1 pediatric patient, with orbital tumors in the deep superonasal intraconal space, which were approached with upper fornix technique combined with a superior lateral cantholysis. The first patient was a 1-year-old girl who had presented with left upper eyelid retraction since the age of 2 months. Imaging studies revealed an orbital mass in the left postero-superonasal intraconal space. The second patient was a 71-year-old man who complained of decreased vision after cataract surgery in the left eye. Imaging studies revealed an orbital mass in the left superonasal intraconal space surrounding the optic nerve in the posterior orbit. In both the patients, incisional biopsy of the orbital mass with upper fornix approach was performed under general anesthesia. The diagnoses of congenital upper eyelid retraction caused by fibrosis in patient #1 and extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue in patient #2 were made, after pathological examinations. No significant intra- or postoperative complications occurred during a follow-up period of 10 months and 2 months, respectively. Address correspondence and reprint requests to Yasuhiro Takahashi, MD, PhD, Department of Oculoplastic, Orbital & Lacrimal Surgery, Aichi Medical University Hospital, 1-1 Yazako-Karimata, Nagakute, Aichi 480-1195, Japan; E-mail: yasuhiro_tak@yahoo.co.jp Received 29 July, 2019 Accepted 17 August, 2019 The authors report no conflicts of interest. © 2019 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.
Metastatic Prostate Adenocarcinoma of the Mandible Diagnosed With Oral Manifestations
Metastasis from the prostate gland to the mandible is rarely encountered and commonly present with non-specific features like unexplained pain, swelling, and numb chin syndrome. Here we present a case with metastatic prostate adenocarcinoma detected secondary to oral manifestations. Patients present with unexplained facial pain and numbness should alert clinicians to the presence of malignant disease, and appropriate hematological, radiological and or histological investigations should be performed. Thereby, clinicians can prevent the overlook of the first signs of metastasis, accelerate the early diagnosis and positively orientate the prognosis of the disease, especially in a patient without known malignancy. Address correspondence and reprint requests to Mustafa Ay, DDS, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Ordu University, Ordu, Turkey; E-mail: mustafaayy55@gmail.com Received 10 July, 2019 Accepted 19 August, 2019 The authors report no conflicts of interest. © 2019 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.
Propranolol for Surgeons in the Treatment of Infantile Hemangiomas
Introduction: Beta-blocker (Propanolol or Timolol maleate) treatment of infantile hemangiomas (IH) is a safe and effective treatment in the outpatient setting. The authors report a single surgeon's initial experience with setting up an outpatient service of beta-blocker treatment for head and neck IH at a tertiary children's hospital. Methods: A prospective study of children with head and neck IHs commenced in January 2015 with the end point being December 2018. Each child started either oral propranolol (2 mg/kg/day) or topical Timolol 0.5%. Results: Thirty-eight patients commenced a beta-blocker during the study duration. The mean age at time of starting therapy was 9 months (range 3 weeks to 116 months). Four patients were older than 12 months at commencement. The mean duration of treatment was 9 months. The response to treatment was excellent or complete in 29% (n = 11), good in 50% (n = 18) and mild in 10% (n = 4). The non response rate was 10% (n = 4). No major adverse effects occurred but 29% (n = 11) experienced minor side effects. Conclusion: Low dose propranolol and topical Timolol is been safe and easy to use for surgeons who may not be regular prescribers or unfamiliar with treating children with IHs with beta-blocker therapy. In patient monitoring is unnecessary and parents can be taught easily to recognise side effects. Treating children from the start builds a trusting relationship with the family before the child requesting cosmetic revision of the fibro-fatty remnant. Address correspondence and reprint requests to Mark Sheldon Lloyd, MPhil, FRCS (Plast), Birmingham Children's Hospital, 01213339999, United Kingdom; E-mail: marklloyd1@nhs.net Received 25 June, 2019 Accepted 15 July, 2019 The authors report no conflicts of interest. Supplemental digital contents are available for this article. Direct URL citations appear in the printed text and are provided in the HTML and PDF versions of this article on the journal's Web site (www.jcraniofacialsurgery.com). © 2019 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.

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