Salivary duct carcinoma (SDC) is an aggressive malignancy of the salivary gland. The rare mucin-rich variant is characterized by the presence of nests of malignant cells floating in pools of extracellular mucin. We present an unusual case of SDC with abundant mucocytes but complete absence of […]

To investigate the effectiveness of isotretinoin use in patients with thick nasal skin to improve rhinoplasty outcomes. The Population Intervention Comparison Outcome framework was utilized for selecting relevant studies for review. The databases of Medline, Embase, Cinahl, Central, Scopus, and […]

Facial aberrant reinnervation syndrome is characterized by aberrant facial muscle reinnervation after facial nerve injury producing facial synkinesis, hypertonicity, and muscle spasm. To systematically review the surgical treatments for facial aberrant reinnervation syndrome and assess their […]

The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the effects of tranexamic acid (TXA) on bleeding and thromboembolic events in orthognathic surgery out./r/nThree electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library) were searched until 01/06/2024./r/nNine […]

The efficacy and safety of different surgical approaches to thyroidectomy with lateral neck dissection remain unclear. This study aims to evaluate five endoscopic and open techniques for thyroidectomy with lateral neck dissection and identify the most effective method./r/nA systematic search was […]

There is a high risk of emergence agitation associated with nasal surgery./r/nWe aimed to assess the effect of dexmedetomidine on the incidence of emergence agitation during anaesthetic recovery in patients undergoing nasal surgeries under general anaesthesia./r/nA systematic review and […]

Literature evidenced an association of maternal sleep disturbances and maternal obstructive sleep apnea with significant obstetric complications. Moreover, the maternal sleep disturbances effect on feto-placental circulation had not been extensively examined. Our objective is to explore the […]

Dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs) are indicated for the treatment of insomnia disorder. However, DORAs may change sleep parameters, thus having adverse effects on patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This meta-analysis clarified the impact of DORAs in OSA treatment on sleep […]

Ameloblastic fibroma is a rare, benign, biphasic odontogenic tumour that typically presents in young patients and is treated conservatively with an excellent prognosis. An important differential is ameloblastoma, a more common odontogenic neoplasm that shares many of the clinical, radiological, and […]

Zaki syndrome is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by pathogenic variants in the WLS gene, which is essential for Wnt signaling. Altered Wnt signaling disrupts fetal development, organ formation, and tissue regeneration, leading to bone abnormalities and distinctive facial features. Key […]

Clear aligners, known for their esthetic appeal, are now increasingly utilized in orthognathic surgery treatment, offering preoperative and postoperative benefits. This systematic review aims to answer the research question: Are clear aligners as effective as traditional fixed appliances in […]

Ameloblastoma- Segmental Resection and Reconstruction with Rib Graft

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Unilateral uptake (i.e., increased radiotracer in one lobe) on a thyroid scan in a patient with Graves' disease (GD) is the distinctive feature of unilateral GD (UGD), representing a rare entity and variant of GD with few documented cases to date. Considering the diagnostic and therapeutical […]

This systematic review aimed to compare the effectiveness of nasoalveolar molding (NAM) treatment with no NAM group for babies with nonsyndromic unilateral cleft lip, alveolus, and palate./r/nAll relevant studies from 1946 to February 2024 were identified using several sources, including The […]

Individuals with orofacial clefts (OFCs) may be at an increased risk of developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This systematic review provides a summary of the most recent data regarding the prevalence of ASD and ADHD in the OFC population and […]

Root resorption (RR) is a critical concern in orthodontics. It is influenced by treatment duration and techniques. Minimally invasive surgically accelerated orthodontics (MISAO) aims to reduce treatment time but may impact RR, necessitating a systematic evaluation of its effects./r/nThis review […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a revolutionary technology with diverse applications across various domains, orthodontics included. This review article explores the widespread applications of AI in orthodontics and discusses the advantages and potential implications of AI in this […]

To investigate the impact of tracheostomy on clinical outcomes in adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who require mechanical ventilation (MV)./r/nThis systematic review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Three […]

Isolated and noncomminuted mandibular angle fractures are commonly fixed with a single miniplate on the superior border (Champy technique) through an intraoral approach. However, the use of this technique for comminuted mandibular angle fractures has not been reported yet. This article verified […]

BACKGROUND Strabismus and diplopia are well-documented complications following various ophthalmic surgeries; however, no prior reports have linked these complications to orbital fat herniation surgery. Here, we report a case of secondary esotropia resulting from lateral rectus muscle injury […]

ObjectiveDisparities in insurance and socioeconomic status (SES) may impact surgical management and subsequent postoperative outcomes for patients with craniosynostosis. This systematic review summarizes the evidence on possible differences in surgical care, including procedure type, age at […]

Tranexamic acid (TXA) is a synthetic antifibrinolytic agent originally developed for hemostasis, which is now widely used in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. Its application in facial cosmetic procedures is aimed at reducing bleeding, swelling, and bruising. This systematic review assesses the […]

Scaphocephaly is a craniofacial deformity caused by the premature fusion of the sagittal suture, which can affect skull growth and shape. For decades, surgical treatment or craniosynostosis has involved open procedures, ranging from the removal of a single suture to complex cranial remodeling […]

Alveolar fractures are a common type of maxillofacial trauma, and the conventional treatment involves closed reduction and dental splinting fixation. However, closed treatment is not suitable for some complex segmental alveolar fractures. In this case report, we introduce an innovative method for […]

A decade ago, a clinical trial in the U.K. famously showed that children who were exposed to peanuts in the early months of life had reduced risk of developing a peanut allergy compared with children who avoided peanuts.

The occurrence of different types of trauma concomitantly can complicate the establishment of the most appropriate treatment. This report describes the clinical management of orofacial trauma including multiple avulsions, lateral luxation, alveolar fracture, and their sequelae after 7 years of […]

Augmentation rhinoplasty using alloplastic materials is a relatively standard procedure in Asian patients. Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) is one of the commonly used alloplastic materials because it has a high biocompatibility and is easy to handle. Recently, a patient who had previously […]

External nasal deformity is common and can be treated surgically. It often occurs in conjunction with the development of the nasal septal cartilage, vomer, and vertical plate of the ethmoid bone but may be caused by trauma. Here, we present a case of external nasal deformity caused by trauma. A […]

AO CMF NA Course—Hot Topics in CMF Reconstruction (with human anatomical specimens) w/ Dr. Rodriguez

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 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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 Evaluation

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