A prospective randomized study comparing fibrin sealant versus suture for conjunctival wound closure in orbital wall fracture surgery

Dec 15, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on A prospective randomized study comparing fibrin sealant versus suture for conjunctival wound closure in orbital wall fracture surgery

Abstract The purpose of this randomized prospective study was to compare the clinical outcomes of orbital wall fracture surgery involving transconjunctival wound closure with fibrin sealant to the outcomes achieved…

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Mandibular reconstruction with the vascularized fibula flap: comparison of virtual planning surgery and conventional surgery

Dec 15, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Mandibular reconstruction with the vascularized fibula flap: comparison of virtual planning surgery and conventional surgery

Abstract This study evaluated the accuracy of mandibular reconstruction and assessed clinical outcomes in both virtual planning and conventional surgery patients. ProPlan CMF surgical planning software was used preoperatively in…

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Current concepts in salvage procedures for failing microvascular flaps: is there a superior technique? Insights from a systematic review of the literature

Dec 15, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Current concepts in salvage procedures for failing microvascular flaps: is there a superior technique? Insights from a systematic review of the literature

Abstract Microvascular free tissue transfer is a routine procedure with high predictability and a low complication rate. However, compromised flap perfusion remains a challenge and there is no consensus regarding…

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Can the inferior alveolar nerve be used as a marker in frozen section for free margin control after segmental mandibulectomy in tumour ablation?

Dec 15, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Can the inferior alveolar nerve be used as a marker in frozen section for free margin control after segmental mandibulectomy in tumour ablation?

Abstract This study critically assessed the possibility of tumour spread along the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) and its sensitivity as an intraoperative marker for clear bony margin control in frozen…

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The influence of mild dysplasia at the surgical margin on the prognosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma

Dec 15, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on The influence of mild dysplasia at the surgical margin on the prognosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma

Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical relevance between different margin statuses and local recurrence rate in patients undergoing primary surgical treatment for oral squamous cell…

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Primary delayed onset craniosynostosis in a child demonstrated by serial computed tomography imaging

Dec 15, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Primary delayed onset craniosynostosis in a child demonstrated by serial computed tomography imaging

Abstract Primary delayed onset craniosynostosis is a rarely reported phenomenon. The unique case of a 2-year-old boy who had computed tomography (CT) scans performed 20 months apart demonstrating the post-gestational…

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When should elective neck dissection be performed in maxillary gingival and alveolar squamous cell carcinoma with a cN0 neck? A systematic review

Dec 15, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on When should elective neck dissection be performed in maxillary gingival and alveolar squamous cell carcinoma with a cN0 neck? A systematic review

Abstract The purpose of this systematic review was to answer the clinical question “When should elective neck dissection be performed in maxillary gingival and alveolar squamous cell carcinoma with a…

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