- Interstitial 1q Deletion Syndrome: A New Patient with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and Multiple Midline Anomalies.on March 31, 2025
Interstitial deletions of chromosome 1q are rare, with about 30 cases reported in the literature. The phenotypical features of the affected subjects described so far include microcephaly, pre- and post-natal growth retardation, psychomotor delays, ear anomalies, brachydactyly, in addition to small […]
- Exploring the Role of in Perinatal Arterial Ischemic Stroke: A Case of a Newborn with Craniofacial Malformations.on March 31, 2025
Ischemic arterial stroke (AIS) is a cerebrovascular event that can occur acutely within the first hours or days of life, presenting as a neurological emergency. To date, clearly defined genetic risk factors for AIS have not been established, although certain genes involved in cerebrovascular […]
- Odontogenic Cutaneous Sinus Tract in a 12-Year-Old Patient: Case Report.on March 31, 2025
An odontogenic cutaneous sinus tract is considered an uncommon skin lesion resulting from a dental infection. In most cases of periapical abscesses, the sinus tract emerges intraorally, but rarely may appear on the cutaneous surface. The nonspecific clinical symptoms and diverse appearance of such […]
- Hereditary pseudocholinesterase deficiency in a 4-year-old girl: a case report.on March 31, 2025
This report outlines a case of pseudocholinesterase deficiency in a pediatric patient, whose autosomal recessive condition is caused by two different pathologic variants of the butyrylcholinesterase gene, resulting in a rare case of functional homozygosity./r/nA healthy 4-year-old girl of Northern […]
- Cochlear implant in Wolfram syndrome: A case report.on March 31, 2025
Wolfram syndrome, a rare autosomal recessive disorder, is characterised by diabetes insipidus, juvenile diabetes mellitus, optic nerve atrophy and deafness (DIDMOAD)./r/nWe present a case of a 21-year-old male diagnosed with Wolfram syndrome who underwent cochlear implantation due to progressive […]
- Comparison of Peri-Oral and Masticatory Muscle Activity between Repaired Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate and Non-Cleft Individuals - A Systematic Review.on March 31, 2025
Surgical intervention in patients with repaired unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) leads to altered muscular activity and hinders the normal growth of the maxilla. To compare the activity of superior orbicularis oris and masticatory muscles between repaired unilateral cleft lip and palate and […]
- Microfocused Ultrasound With Visualization: A Systematic Review of Adverse Events and Risk of Subsequent Facelift Compromise.on March 31, 2025
Plastic surgery colleagues have expressed unconfirmed concerns regarding the deleterious implications of noninvasive energy-based therapies for skin laxity, such as microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V), on preexisting facial fat or subsequent surgical facelifts./r/nThe authors […]
- Fused Tongue Release Surgery and Tongue Base Reconstruction Surgeryon March 29, 2025
Fused Tongue Release Surgery and Tongue Base Reconstruction Surgery
- Association between pollinosis and obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome in the US population: evidence from the NHANES database 2005-2018.on March 24, 2025
Rhinobyon and inflammation associated with pollinosis may elevate the risk of obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). However, the exact nature of this association remains unclear, particularly in large-scale populations. This study aimed to examine the relationship between pollinosis […]
- Soft tissue changes associated with Class III orthopaedic treatment in growing patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.on March 24, 2025
Achieving a harmonious soft tissue profile and enhancing facial appearance are key goals of early treatment for skeletal class III malocclusion./r/nTo summarize the current evidence regarding the effects of Class III orthodontic treatment on facial soft tissues, and to compare various Class III […]
- Carcinoid Tumor of the Middle Ear: A Report of Two Cases.on March 24, 2025
Carcinoid tumors of the middle ear are rare and difficult to diagnose preoperatively. These low-grade malignant tumors require complete surgical removal; however, consensus on the amount of radicality required is lacking. Herein, we report two cases of carcinoid tumors of the middle ear./r/nThe […]
- Management of a patient with primary adenocarcinoma of the proximal third of the esophagus: a case report.on March 24, 2025
Cervical esophageal adenocarcinoma is a rare tumor often associated with Barrett's esophagus, and its prevalence is lower than distal esophageal adenocarcinoma. Upper esophageal malignancies are usually squamous cell carcinomata; about 5% of these cases are seen during upper gastrointestinal […]
- Quality of life among obstructive sleep apnoea patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of EQ-5D studies.on March 24, 2025
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is a chronic condition which is associated with extreme daytime sleepiness, cognitive impairment, and other comorbidities and, hence, decreased quality of life (QoL). EQ-5D is one of the most widely used preference-based measures of QoL in patients with different […]
- Postoperative Rehabilitation with a CAD/CAM- Fabricated Occlusal Splint Following Plate Reconstruction After Hemimandibulectomy and Condylectomy: A Case Report.on March 24, 2025
Mandibular deviation (MD) is a common reconstruction sequela after segmental mandibulectomy. Although proper postoperative rehabilitation is critical for MD management and minimization, the available information is limited. This report describes postoperative. rehabilitation with an occlusal splint […]
- How I do It: Endoscopic transorbital resection of sphenoid osseous meningioma via the lateral orbital 'sliding coach door' approach.on March 24, 2025
A 63-year-old presented with reduced left visual acuity and V1 sensation. Imaging demonstrated left sphenoid osseous meningioma narrowing superior orbital fissure with intracranial extension to superior temporal gyrus./r/nEndoscopic transorbital approach utilising novel lateral orbit 'sliding coach […]
- Have you had teeth removed when they’re crooked?on March 21, 2025
Have you had teeth removed when they’re crooked?
- Immediate Free Fibula Flap After Maxillectomy With Simultaneous Full-arch Dental Implant-Supported Prosthetic Rehabilitation of the Midface and Mandible: The "Super Reconstruction Concept".on March 17, 2025
Immediate reconstruction and dental rehabilitation for ablative defects of the head and neck in one surgery is now a commonly used technique among reconstructive surgeons. Often patients are edentulous or partially edentulous in the jaw opposing that with pathology. In this case, only […]
- A Patient Who Developed Lagophthalmos Following Rhinoplasty.on March 17, 2025
Lagophthalmos, impairment of closing upper eyelids, can result from various reasons. However, lagophthalmus after a rhinoplasty is both unusual and frustrating. We report a patient experiencing lagophthalmos following rhinoplasty and its management.
- An unusual presentation of glaucoma in a neonate with Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome.on March 17, 2025
To report the occurrence of unilateral, neonatal-onset congenital glaucoma in a child with Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome (RTS)./r/nA 15-day-old male with features of RTS was presented with an enlarged corneal diameter, corneal haze, and peripheral corneal vascularization of the left eye. Ultrasound […]
- Repurposing orthodontic brackets for intermaxillary fixation in the management of paediatric mandibular fractures.on March 17, 2025
Though the incidence of maxillofacial injuries in children is lower compared to their adult counterparts, nasal bone and mandibular fractures are among the most commonly encountered. Management and treatment of mandibular fractures, in particular condylar, in this population is challenging due to […]
- Successful management of a rare intraorbital wooden foreign body extending to the orbital apex in a paediatric patient.on March 17, 2025
Intraorbital foreign bodies (IOFBs) are a recognised complication of orbital trauma, but intraorbital wooden foreign bodies are rare and pose significant diagnostic and management challenges due to their radiolucency, high risk of infection and potential for severe inflammation. This case describes […]
- Secondary Reconstruction of Late Deformities of the Orbitozygomaticomaxillary Complex using a Halo Device.on March 17, 2025
Reconstructing late deformities of the orbitozygomaticomaxillary complex after inadequate treatment of facial fractures requires zygomatic osteotomy to reposition the bony fragments to their anatomical position. However, confirming the position of the bone fragments can be challenging due to the […]
- Concomitant Traumatic Macular Hole and Orbital Fracture.on March 13, 2025
The aim of the study was to report 5 cases of concomitant traumatic macular hole (TMH) and orbital fracture and discuss its incidence./r/nThis was a retrospective, observational study including all patients with orbital fracture who were referred to us from May 2013 to December 2023. Axial and […]
- Endoscopic versus open treatment for sagittal craniosynostosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.on February 24, 2025
Sagittal craniosynostosis is the most common form of craniosynostosis. Patients diagnosed with this condition can undergo surgical management using either the conventional open surgery method or the modern approach of minimally invasive endoscope-assisted craniectomy. The present study aimed to […]
- Bilateral mandible fractures in the paediatric patient in a case of peer-to-peer violence: a case report and literature review.on February 24, 2025
Mandible fractures are relatively uncommon despite the mandible being the most commonly fractured facial bone in the paediatric population. The aetiology of mandible fractures can be categorized as intentional (e.g. as a result of assault, peer-to-peer violence, family violence) or non-intentional […]
- Management of refractured mandibular condyle after open reduction and internal fixation.on February 17, 2025
The purpose of the present case is to highlight the surgical management of the refractured condylar segment of the mandible after open reduction and internal fixation. A man in his 20s reported to the department with an alleged history of road traffic injury (RTI). He was diagnosed with a fracture […]
- AO CMF NA Course—Hot Topics in CMF Reconstruction (with human anatomical specimens) w/ Dr. Rodriguezon November 26, 2024
AO CMF NA Course—Hot Topics in CMF Reconstruction (with human anatomical specimens) w/ Dr. Rodriguez
- Complications Associated with Rhinoplasty: An Umbrella Review of Meta-analyses.on November 18, 2024
An increasing number of studies have investigated the effect of various methods in avoiding complications in rhinoplasty. Our study aims to analyze the connections between various choices in rhinoplasty and the rate of multiple complications by summarizing results in related […]
- Pre-Operative Characteristics Helping to Avoid Gastrostomy Tube After Mandibular Distraction in Neonates With Pierre-Robin Sequence: A Institutional Case-Series and Review of the Literature.on June 17, 2024
to investigate the ability of mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) to avoid gastrostomy tube (G-tube)./r/nPubMed, EBSCOhost, Cochrane, and Embase./r/nWe retrospectively reviewed the number of MDO cases performed at our institution for patients with Robin Sequence (RS) over the past 10 years. […]
- Severe midface and maxillary hypoplasia in non-cleft and non-syndromic patients: A 2-stage surgical strategy using distraction osteogenesis and orthognathic surgery.on May 28, 2024
Severe midface and maxillary hypoplasia can have an impact on an individual, either on the appearance, functions or psychologically. Based on literature review, severe maxillary hypoplasia with more than 25.0 mm reverse overjet in non-cleft and non-syndromic patients is very rare. It is more often […]
- 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 […]
- Columellar Scar Following Open Rhinoplasty Using Absorbable Suture Versus Nonabsorbable Suture: A Meta-Analysis.on January 31, 2023
This meta-analysis seeks to determine whether a difference in long-term scar outcomes exists between absorbable and nonabsorbable sutures for closure of the columellar incision after open rhinoplasty. PubMed, OVID Medline, Conference Papers Index, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and […]
- 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.
- Orbital Fornix Incision & Opthalmologic and Orbital Evaluationon April 18, 2020
Orbital Fornix Incision & Opthalmologic and Orbital Evaluation
- 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