- Grade C Periodontitis in a Young Patient.on October 15, 2024
The purpose of this report is to discuss the case of a four-year-old African-American girl who presented with clinical and radiographic evidence of localized stage III grade C periodontitis. She had no history of systemic disease or caries. Treatment consisted of oral hygiene instructions, […]
- A Review of Surgical Incisions Used for the Excision of Benign Parotid Tumors.on October 15, 2024
To provide surgical references for selecting appropriate parotidectomy incisions, reviewing modified approaches, incision designs, and associated complications./r/nWe have systematically searched 5 medical literature databases examining parotidectomy incision designs and postoperative complications […]
- Perioperative outcomes of bilateral axillo-breast approach robotic thyroidectomy (BABART) versus minimally invasive thyroidectomy (MIT): a systematic review and meta-analysis.on October 15, 2024
Minimally invasive thyroidectomy (MIT) is increasingly being used for the thyroid tumors. The comparison of bilateral axillo-breast approach robotic thyroidectomy (BABART) with other MIT has not yet led to a unified conclusion with regard to surgical outcomes. To conduct a systematic review and […]
- IgG4-positive Hashimoto thyroiditis and its association with IgG4-related sclerosing disease.on October 15, 2024
A woman in her 50s was referred with suspected thyroid malignancy and underwent total thyroidectomy. Immunohistochemical analysis revealed IgG4-positive Hashimoto's thyroiditis. IgG4-related thyroid disease is poorly understood, and thought to encompass various entities including IgG4-positive […]
- Recurrence of Graves' disease in the thyroglossal duct after total thyroidectomy.on October 15, 2024
Graves' disease (GD) due to hyperfunction of thyroglossal duct remnants is rare, but recurrence after total thyroidectomy is even rarer. We present a rare case of a patient with recurrence of GD in a thyroglossal duct, after total thyroidectomy, who has been treated by Sistrunk procedure. Patients […]
- Factors affecting fat myringoplasty in elderly patients with chronic otitis media: A case control study.on October 15, 2024
We compared and analyzed the surgical results of fat myringoplasty between elderly and young adult patients with chronic otitis media. We also investigated whether underlying diseases and other factors impact the surgical outcome./r/nWe retrospectively reviewed the data of 141 patients who […]
- Spontaneous space closure after extraction of permanent first molars in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis.on October 15, 2024
Extraction of the permanent first molars is sometimes necessitated in children and adolescents due to deep carious lesions or developmental defects./r/nTo estimate the prevalence of spontaneous space closure after extraction of permanent first molars and identify factors associated with […]
- Circadian clock dysregulation: a potential mechanism of depression in obstructive sleep apnea patients.on October 15, 2024
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by co-occurrence with affective disorders. Our study aims to investigate the association of circadian clock gene expressions, and the presence and severity of depressive symptoms in OSA patients. The study included 184 individuals, who underwent […]
- Effects of different treatments for obstructive sleep apnea on temporomandibular joint: a randomized clinical trial.on October 7, 2024
In recent years, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been increasingly recognized as a significant health concern. No previous studies assessed the effect of recommended treatment modalities of patients with OSA on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of […]
- Peripheral giant cell granuloma in a child with ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia-cleft lip/palate syndrome: a case report.on October 7, 2024
Ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia-cleft lip/palate (EEC) syndrome mainly affects ectodermal and mesodermal tissues. It is usually manifested as split hands and feet, ectodermal dysplasia, and orofacial clefting, along with other signs and symptoms. A multidisciplinary approach to treatment is […]
- A Unique Case Report of Meningeal Hamartoma Within Alveolar Cleft.on October 7, 2024
This case report demonstrates a rare finding of a pediatric patient with Morning Glory anomaly and Moyamoya Disease with a palatal meningeal hamartoma discovered as a mass within a previously repaired incomplete cleft of the alveolus. Oral meningeal hamartomas are exceedingly rare with only two […]
- Airway Management May Not Improve in Adult Patients With Pierre Robin Sequence: A Case Report.on October 7, 2024
Infants with Pierre Robin sequence present with difficult airways due to their triad of micrognathia, glossoptosis, and cleft palate. This creates a difficult airway to intubate and ventilate. Typically, with various interventions and the growth of the mandible with age, the airway gets easier to […]
- Novel GJB2 mutation c.188delT compound with c.235delC causing non-syndromic hearing loss in a Chinese family: A case report.on October 7, 2024
Congenital sensorineural hearing loss is a significant global health issue, primarily driven by genetic factors, such as mutations in the GJB2 gene. This report presents a Chinese girl with congenital deafness and a novel mutation of the GJB2 gene./r/nA newborn Chinese girl exhibited signs of […]
- Efficacy and safety of sagittal synostosis surgery in older (> 12 months) patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.on October 3, 2024
Sagittal synostosis is the most common isolated craniosynostosis. Surgical treatment of this synostosis has been extensively described in the global literature, with promising outcomes when it is performed in the first 12 months of life. However, in some cases, patients older than 12 months arrive […]
- Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis Rhinology Complications: A Rare Presentation.on October 3, 2024
This case report presents a unique manifestation of Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis (MCL) in a 56-year-old woman with chronic nasal symptoms. Initially diagnosed with chronic sinusitis and septal perforation, the patient's history of a childhood sandfly bite and subsequent episodes of Leishmaniasis, […]
- Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders.on September 23, 2024
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are conditions related to the musculoskeletal structure of the temporomandibular joint, which may lead to muscle or joint pain and other health issues. TMD may present in muscles only (myogenous), joints only (arthrogenous), or both (mixed), and may affect one side […]
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of complications associated with crushed cartilage in rhinoplasty.on September 23, 2024
Crushed cartilage grafts improve augmentation and contour irregularities in rhinoplasty; however, they are associated with complications including resorption, asymmetries, palpability, and need for revision surgery./r/nA systematic review and meta-analysis following the preferred reporting items […]
- Unconventional use of Invisalign® in the treatment of ectopic palatal maxillary canines.on September 23, 2024
The proper development of the dental arches, including the eruption and correct positioning of the canines in the arch, is essential for the oral health of growing patients. Impacted canines not only give rise to functional challenges but also pose esthetic issues for patients. The aim of this […]
- Transpalpebral/Blepharoplasty Incision and Supraorbital Craniotomy for the Treatment of Ethmoidal Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas: A Case Series.on September 16, 2024
Inherent complex angioarchitecture associated with ethmoidal dural arteriovenous fistulas (dAVFs) can make endovascular treatment methods challenging. Many surgical approaches are accompanied by unfavorable cosmetic results such as facial scarring. Blepharoplasty incision of the eyelid offers a […]
- Tooth movement toward alveolar bone grafting with rhBMP-2 in a child with unilateral cleft lip and palate: Case report with long-term follow-up.on September 2, 2024
The secondary alveolar bone grafting procedure is typically recommended during the late mixed dentition phase, prior to the eruption of the permanent canine, in patients with cleft lip and palate. The anatomical and functional adaptations observed in the grafted area allow spontaneous migration and […]
- Herniation of the Mastoid Segment of the Facial Nerve During Cochlear Implantation Surgery.on August 27, 2024
We aim to report a rare case of a herniated mastoid segment of the facial nerve that was accidently discovered during cochlear implantation surgery and how altering the surgery plan could achieve the implantation while preserving the nerve./r/nA four-year-old girl presented with profound bilateral […]
- Assessing the Efficacy of Submental Liposuction Association in Orthognathic Surgery: A Systematic Review.on August 27, 2024
Despite the vast literature on submental liposuction, there are few studies describing its simultaneous association in orthognathic surgery. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the available evidence on the effectiveness of the combination between the 2 techniques./r/nThis study followed the […]
- Closed Rhinoplasty for Crooked Nose Correction - Dr. SM Balajion August 16, 2024
Closed Rhinoplasty for Crooked Nose Correction - Dr. SM Balaji
- American Rhinologic Society Expert Practice Statement: Indications and Recommendations for Septoplasty in Children.on August 5, 2024
The goal of this American Rhinologic Society Expert Practice Statement (EPS) is to provide recommendations and guidance through evidence-based consensus statements regarding pediatric septoplasty. This EPS was developed following the previously published methodology and approval process. The topics […]
- Dr. SM Balaji, Dr. Kazuto Hoshi and Prof. Marie Tolarova lead Cleft Awareness 5K Tokyo Mini Marathonon July 22, 2024
Dr. SM Balaji, Dr. Kazuto Hoshi and Prof. Marie Tolarova lead Cleft Awareness 5K Tokyo Mini Marathon
- Does Integration of Technology and Customization of Implants Produce Better Outcomes in Post-Traumatic Orbital Reconstruction? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.on July 3, 2024
This review aims to compare and evaluate the outcomes achieved by integrating technological aids and the influence of different implant designs in the reconstruction of post-traumatic orbital defects./r/nElectronic searches of the MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar databases […]
- 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. […]
- 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.
- Can different osteotomies have an influence on surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion? A systematic review.on March 12, 2024
The purpose of this study was to systematically review the randomized and non-randomized clinical trials (RCT; nRCT) concerning the different available osteotomies for surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME): pterygomaxillary disjunction (SARME + PD vs SARME-PD) and segmental Le […]
- 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.
- 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