Opioid medications are widely used for pain management, but their impact on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) remains controversial. Given the high prevalence of OSA and the increasing use of opioids, understanding the causal relationship between the condition and this type of medication is […]

Bioselection to assess tumor response after induction chemotherapy has been introduced as an alternative treatment strategy to total laryngectomy for patients with advanced larynx squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC). Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) have proven to serve as prognostic biomarkers in […]

Protrusive facial deformities, characterized by the forward displacement of the teeth and/or jaws beyond the normal range, affect a considerable portion of the population. The manifestations and morphological mechanisms of protrusive facial deformities are complex and diverse, requiring […]

Periocular basal cell carcinoma (pBCC) is the most common malignancy in the periocular region, characterized by local aggressiveness, high incidence, and significant recurrence rates. While surgery is the primary treatment option, achieving complete lesion removal can be challenging due to the […]

Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) surgery for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has shown to be effective according to objective measures; however, patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), especially health-related quality of life (HRQoL), are also crucial but have not been systematically assessed […]

MTSS2 encodes a protein highly expressed in the central nervous system, with a crucial role in neurodevelopment. The de novo recurrent variant c.2011C>T (p.Arg671Trp) was first identified in 2022 as cause of Intellectual Developmental Disorder with ocular anomalies and distinctive facial […]

SATB2-associated syndrome (SAS) is characterized by intellectual disability, neurodevelopmental disorders, cleft palate, and dental abnormalities. SAS is caused by variants in the special AT-rich sequence-binding protein 2 (SATB2), which encodes a transcription factor containing two CUT domains and […]

Facial Asymmetry Correction - Resurgery of Old Malunited Zygomatic Complex Fracture

Jaw Cancer Resection and Reconstruction of Lower Jaw with Fibula (Leg bone) Graft.

Cleft care providers, particularly surgeons, are at high risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to prolonged and repetitive procedures. Despite increasing recognition of ergonomics, comprehensive strategies to address this issue remain underexplored. This systematic review […]

Thread lifts are a noninvasive technique for suspending ptotic skin. Previous studies have failed to show long-term efficacy data with absorbable threads./r/nTo review the recent literature evaluating mid and lower facial absorbable thread lifts over a four-year period from October 2018 to December […]

Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a rare disease which is more common in the childhood. Clinical presentation may vary ranging from single to multiple organ involvement. Skeleton is often involved and in the maxillofacial region, it affects the mandible more than the maxilla. Radiographically, it […]

The continuously increasing number of blepharoplasty procedures has resulted in widespread concerns regarding postoperative complications. Embedded threads in blepharoplasty can cause foreign body reactions that can affect surgical outcomes. Foreign body reactions caused by sutures after […]

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 […]

Patients undergoing orthodontics may be referred for specialist oral surgery services as part of an orthodontic-led treatment plan. Surgical interventions include extraction of teeth not amenable to alignment, such as supernumerary teeth. Aligner treatment is an accessible form of orthodontic […]

Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) is increasingly used in intensive care units owing to its advantages of reduced surgical trauma and fewer complications. Recently, ultrasonography has become a potentially useful tool for assisting PDT./r/nTo compare ultrasound- and landmark-guided PDT […]

Anti-IgLON5 is a rare condition with a diverse clinical spectrum. Mortality is high with patients developing respiratory compromise secondary to central hypoventilation or upper airway obstruction. Patients often progress to requiring ventilatory support and tracheostomy. There is a lack of […]

The purpose of this investigation was to undertake an objective and quantitative evaluation of how severity of asymmetries affecting the mandible and chin point influence perceived attractiveness./r/nThe mandible and chin point of idealized male and female frontal facial images were altered in 5-mm […]

PurposeThis report presents two cases of orbital textiloma resulting from retained surgical gauze.Case descriptionBoth patients presented with postoperative orbital inflammation unresponsive to medical treatment: one eight weeks after excision of an orbital cavernous hemangioma, and the other six […]

Regenerative periodontal surgery is an effective procedure for the treatment of intrabony defects. Various flap designs that preserve defect-associated interdental papillae have been proposed to improve early wound stability. This case report describes the long-term results of a regenerative […]

Human dirofilariasis by nematode worm Dirofilaria repens is an uncommon zoonotic infection presenting most commonly as subcutaneous nodules after mosquito bites. Although the subcutaneous nodules can occur anywhere in the body, orbital and periorbital locations are most commonly involved. Imaging […]

Bilateral mandibular angle fractures (BMAF) are rare and complex maxillofacial injuries. This review describes the patient factors, procedural factors and post-procedural outcomes of BMAF management. PubMed and Scopus were searched for English papers from 1993 to 2023 using the strategy: (bilateral […]

Craniosynostosis is characterized by the premature fusion of one or more major cranial sutures at birth or soon after. Single-suture non-syndromic craniosynostosis (NSC) is the most common form of craniosynostosis and includes the sagittal, metopic, unicoronal and unilambdoid subtypes. […]

The radial forearm free flap (RFFF) is widely used in head and neck reconstruction and serves as a versatile option for complex soft tissue eyelid and orbital socket reconstruction, particularly following orbital exenteration. This study evaluated the success and complication rates of RFFF in these […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 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.

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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