- Chylous leakage after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer: a systematic review.on April 29, 2024
Chylous leakage is a rare complication following esophagectomy; however, it can lead to mortality. We aimed to systematically evaluate the factors that may lead to increased chylous leakage after esophagectomy./r/nThree databases (PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library) were systematically searched […]
- Combined distalization and lingual cortex remodeling during mandibular growth for facial profile improvement: a case report.on April 29, 2024
Borderline crowding poses a challenge in deciding whether or not to prescribe premolar extraction. This case report describes the two-phase nonextraction orthodontic treatment of an 11-year-old girl with a hyperdivergent skeletal Class I pattern exhibiting anterior crowding and moderate lip […]
- Primary intraorbital inflammatory lumpy lesion: A rare case report.on April 29, 2024
Eosinophilic angiocentric fibrosis (EAF) is considered to be a kind of benign IgG4-related disease, and it is more often found in the nasal cavity. We present a pretty rare case of orbital EAF that is unlike any other reported case for this case is an IgG4 negative orbital EAF and successfully […]
- Tongue prosthesis after total glossectomy: a case report.on April 29, 2024
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the type of cancer that most frequently affects the oral cavity, mainly in men older than 50 years of age. Treatment for oral SCC often involves surgical excision of the affected margins, resulting in mutilation that affects the patient's quality of life. The […]
- Sleep apnea and sudden death in the non-cardiac population: A systematic review.on April 29, 2024
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is one of the main risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and is associated with both morbidity and mortality. OSA has also been linked to arrhythmias and sudden death./r/nTo assess whether OSA increases the risk of sudden death in the non-cardiac population./r/nThis […]
- A dental implant in the anterior cranial fossae.on April 29, 2024
Foreign bodies in the anterior cranial fossa are unusual. This is a case of a 50-year-old man who presented with a dental implant displaced into the anterior cranial fossae, which was removed endoscopically with dural reconstruction.
- Comparative study between remifentanil (or fentanyl) and dexmedetomidine for the analgesia of rhinoplasty: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.on April 29, 2024
Remifentanil (or fentanyl) and dexmedetomidine may have some potential to improve the analgesia of rhinoplasty, and this meta-analysis aims to compare their efficacy for the analgesia of rhinoplasty./r/nPubMed, Embase, Web of Science, EBSCO, and Cochrane Library databases were systematically […]
- Calvarial Vault Remodeling Technique for Lambdoid Craniosynostosis.on April 29, 2024
Premature fusion of the lambdoid suture is the most uncommon single-suture synostosis. It presents with a classic "windswept" appearance, a trapezoid-shaped head, and significant skull asymmetry notable for an ipsilateral mastoid bulge and contralateral frontal bossing. Because of the rarity of […]
- Melanotic Neuroectodermal Tumor of Infancy: A Case Image.on April 29, 2024
Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy (MNTI) is a rare benign neoplasm that can be mistaken for malignancies due to its unfamiliarity among clinicians and aggressive clinical appearance. We herein contributed by reporting an additional case of MNTI characterized by an extensive extraoral […]
- Heterozygous MAP3K20 variants cause ectodermal dysplasia, craniosynostosis, sensorineural hearing loss, and limb anomalies.on April 29, 2024
Biallelic pathogenic variants in MAP3K20, which encodes a mitogen-activated protein kinase, are a rare cause of split-hand foot malformation (SHFM), hearing loss, and nail abnormalities or congenital myopathy. However, heterozygous variants in this gene have not been definitively associated with a […]
- Systemic and oral abnormalities in Kabuki syndrome: a case series.on April 29, 2024
This study analyzed the systemic and oral abnormalities in individuals with Kabuki syndrome (KS) that might be investigated to enhance the early diagnosis and treatment by a multidisciplinary team, minimizing the consequences to the individual's health./r/nClinical examination was conducted on 15 […]
- A Case of Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm with Orbital Tumor as the Initial Symptom.on April 23, 2024
Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) is a rare hematologic malignancy arising from precursor dendritic cells. It is a rare and challenging clinical presentation. For decades, there has been no treatment course for managing BPDCN and its overall prognosis is poor./r/nWe report a […]
- The First Korean Case with Cardiac, Facial, and Digital Anomalies with Developmental Delay Caused by De Novo p.Arg655Gln Variant.on April 23, 2024
-related disorders represent some of the rarest inherited disorders, exhibiting clinical features that overlap with cardiac, facial, and digital anomalies with developmental delay (CAFDADD) syndrome, as well as blepharophimosis-mental retardation syndrome (BMRS). A 36-year-old male, presenting with […]
- Duration of orthodontic treatment with clear aligners versus fixed appliances in crowding cases: a systematic review.on April 23, 2024
To critically appraise and assess the currently observed evidence about the difference in orthodontic treatment duration between clear aligners and fixed appliances in crowding cases./r/nAn electronic search without limitations was conducted from inception to June 2023 covering nine databases: The […]
- Recent updates in laryngeal hemangioma management: a scoping review.on April 23, 2024
To provide a comprehensive review of the current strategies in the management of laryngeal hemangiomas, with an aim to introduce a management algorithm that aligns with the variable clinical presentations and anatomical complexities of these lesions./r/nWe conducted an extensive literature search […]
- Comment on Ombashi, van der Goes, Versnel, Khonsari, van der Molen: guidance to develop a multidisciplinary, international, pediatric registry: a systematic review, Orphanet Journal of Rare diseases, 2023.on April 23, 2024
Recently, Ombashi et al. published a systematic review aiming to identify the pitfalls in the development and implementation as well as factors influencing long-term success of a multidisciplinary, international registry for cleft care on a global scale. The purpose of this letter to the editor is […]
- Air Embolism-Induced Ischemic Stroke Following Orthognathic Surgery in a Patient With Goldenhar Syndrome.on April 23, 2024
Goldenhar syndrome, a rare congenital anomaly, manifests as craniofacial malformations often necessitating intricate surgical interventions. These procedures, though crucial, can expose patients to diverse postoperative complications, including hemorrhage or infection. A noteworthy complication is […]
- Congenital pterygium with anterior segment dysgenesis: rare ocular manifestation in Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome.on April 23, 2024
Pterygium is a benign, wing-shaped fibrovascular overgrowth of subconjunctival tissue that can encroach over the cornea. This condition usually occurs in individuals aged 20-40 years but is rarely seen in children. We report a case of an infant with Rubenstein-Taybi syndrome presenting with […]
- Sirolimus for Pediatric Cervicofacial Lymphatic Malformation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.on April 15, 2024
This study is a systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of sirolimus in the management of pediatric cervicofacial lymphatic malformations (LMs)./r/nEMBASE, Medline, Scopus, and Cochrane databases were searched, along with the reference list of all included articles./r/nThe […]
- Infection Rates of an Intraoral Versus Extraoral Approach to Mandibular Fracture Repairs are Equal: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.on April 8, 2024
This study investigates whether the intraoral approach to mandibular open reduction and internal fixation, through exposure to the oral cavity's microbiome, results in higher infection rates compared to the extraoral approach, thus addressing a critical public health concern, potentially offering […]
- Naso-Orbital-Ethmoid Fracture Repair Techniques: A Systematic Review.on April 8, 2024
Naso-orbital-ethmoid (NOE) complex fractures present a challenge to repair. The classification system used to categorize the fracture type was established in 1991 based off the medial canthal tendon attachment. The primary objective was to systematically review the literature outlining repair […]
- The Effect of Functional Rhinoplasty on Quality of Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.on April 2, 2024
The purpose of the study was to comprehensively review the effect of functional rhinoplasty on quality of life./r/nEligible studies before December 2022 were identified by searching PubMed, Ovid, and Embase databases. The meta-analysis was performed with Stata. Outcomes included NOSE, SNOT-22 […]
- Changes in occlusion after orthognathic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.on March 12, 2024
This study aims to systematically review and identify the changes of occlusion in patients after orthognathic surgery./r/nThe protocol was developed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) and was registered to the International […]
- Demonstrating the finer aspects of Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy Surgery #maxillofacialsurgeryon February 29, 2024
Demonstrating the finer aspects of Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy Surgery #maxillofacialsurgery
- A Dynamic Endonasal Columellar Strut Placement.on February 21, 2024
The dynamic retrograde intercrural columellar strut graft placement is a novel technique for a columellar strut insertion via a hemi-transfixion incision in patients undergoing endonasal functional or cosmetic surgery. It has a maximally concealed incision and does not disrupt major or minor tip […]
- Hybrid workflow for custom-made medical devices: A case report about nasal reconstruction.on February 21, 2024
Specialist industries usually develop custom-made medical devices outside a medical structure at the request of a healthcare professional. Access to 3D-printing technology with dedicated softwares in hospitals allow surgeons to perform virtual surgery leading to safer and more precise surgery. The […]
- Total Facial Transformation Surgery with Cheek Flap for Hemifacial Microsomiaon January 22, 2024
Total Facial Transformation Surgery with Cheek Flap for Hemifacial Microsomia
- Intraoperative computed tomography for orbital reconstruction: a systematic review.on January 17, 2024
Orbital reconstruction is a common procedure with inherent challenges and important consequences. Intraoperative use of computed tomography (CT) is an emerging application that facilitates accurate intraoperative evaluation to improve clinical outcomes. This review aims to investigate the […]
- TMJ Ankylosis Following Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis: Management With Simultaneous Midface External Distraction and Bilateral Temporomandibular Joint Replacement.on September 18, 2023
Early mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) can decrease upper airway and feeding complications in pediatric patients with micrognathia; however, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) complications like TMJ ankylosis (TMJA) may occur. TMJA can disturb pediatric patients' function and craniofacial […]
- ChatGPT scores nearly 50% on board certification practice test for ophthalmology, study showson April 27, 2023
A study of ChatGPT found the artificial intelligence tool answered less than half of the test questions correctly from a study resource commonly used by physicians when preparing for board certification in ophthalmology.
- Artificial intelligence assists in dental care and jaw surgeryon April 25, 2023
A dentist inserting a tooth implant must know the exact location of the nerve canal in the patient's lower jaw to plan the size and position of the implant, along with the overall procedure. This requires X-ray images in which the dentist or radiologist manually specifies the location of the canal […]
- New in January: case exporton January 26, 2023
January 2023 In this month's update you will find the new export functionality that allows you to safely export your clinical cases directly from CaseFolio to your device. The post New in January: case export appeared first on myAO.
- myAO CMF clinical case roundup on RFFF reconstruction of the Upper Lipon January 18, 2023
January 2023 The radial forearm free flap (RFFF) is a flap with ideal characteristics for lip reconstruction because it is thin and can be folded to restore both the skin and the inner lining. The post myAO CMF clinical case roundup on RFFF reconstruction of the Upper Lip appeared first on myAO.
- Long-term follow-up implant site development in the submerged mandibular primary second molars: a case report.on October 28, 2022
Treatment of ankylosed and submerged primary molars without permanent successors is challenging, as normal vertical dentoalveolar growth is compromised. Thus, grafting techniques and distraction osteogenesis are performed for ridge augmentation before implant restoration. However, these techniques […]
- CMF principles Upper Midface Reconstructionon June 4, 2020
CMF principles Upper Midface Reconstruction
- AONA CMF Surgical Approaches to the Midface & Mandibleon April 10, 2020
AONA CMF Surgical Approaches to the Midface & Mandible
- A desire to help inspires star surgeon to share patient stories on YouTubeon March 3, 2020
A desire to help inspires star surgeon to share patient stories on YouTube