Solitary plasmocytoma: ghost tumour?
Abstract Solitary plasmocytoma is a rare tumour that belongs to the myeloid dysplasia group. The authors present an unusual evolution of this pathology through a clinical case. A 42-year-old patient…
Interdental distraction osteogenesis for the management of alveolar clefts: archwise distraction
Abstract Bone grafting is a successful protocol for cleft repair but it is very challenging to close large gaps using local gingival tissue. In the last decade, interdental distraction osteogenesis…
Navigation-assisted localisation and resection of subclinical metastatic malignant melanoma of unknown primary based on 18-fluorodeoxyglcose positron emission tomography computed tomography fusion imaging
Abstract A technical application using a stereotactic navigation system with fusion images of [18F]-2-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron tomography and computed tomography (PET-CT) in the case of a metastatic melanoma of unknown…
Evaluation of postoperative function in patients undergoing reconstruction following resection of superior and lateral oropharyngeal cancer: long-term outcomes of reconstruction with the Gehanno method
Abstract Resection of the superior or lateral wall of the cancer-affected oropharynx can often lead to disturbed nasal breathing, dysphagia, and dysarthria. The authors used the Gehanno method to reconstruct…
Platelet rich plasma for the prevention of osteoradionecrosis. A double blinded randomized cross over controlled trial
Abstract Osteoradionecrosis of the jaws is a complication of radiotherapy and controversy remains about the management of teeth in the field of radiotherapy. Platelet rich plasma has been advocated in…
Osteomark: a surgical navigation system for oral and maxillofacial surgery
Abstract The purpose of this project was to test a surgical navigation tool designed to help execute a surgical treatment plan. It consists of an electromagnetically tracked pencil that is…
Systematic review of the diagnostic role of ultrasonography in maxillofacial fracture
I read the recent publication by Adeyemo et al. entitled ‘A systematic review of the diagnostic role of ultrasonography in maxillofacial fractures’ with great interest. There are two points that…
A hyperbaric oxygen chamber for animal experimental purposes
Abstract Facilities for hyperbaric oxygen therapy that are suitable for animal experimental research are scarce. In this paper, the authors introduce a hyperbaric oxygen chamber that was developed specifically for…
Letter responding the comments on paper “Respiratory distress in Pierre Robin sequence: an experience with mandibular traction by wires” [IJOMFS 40 (2011) 464–470]
We would like to take this opportunity to respond to comments related to our manuscript entitled “Respiratory distress in Pierre Robin sequence: an experience with mandible traction by wires.” We…
Respiratory distress in Pierre Robin sequence: An experience with mandible traction with wires – Baciliero et al./Int J Oral Maxilofac Surg 2011;40:464–470
I read with great interest the article “Respiratory distress in Pierre Robin sequence: an experience with mandible traction with wires” by Baciliero U., et al. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg…
Giant chondrolipoma of the tongue in a 14-year-old child with mandibular hypertrophy. Isolated lesion or regional overgrowth syndrome
Abstract Chondrolipoma is a rare condition; especially in the oral cavity. The authors described a giant chondrolipoma of the tongue, associated with mandibular and lower lip overgrowth, in a 14-year-old…
Keratocystoma of the parotid gland: a clinicopathological study and literature review
Abstract The authors investigated the clinicopathological characteristics of keratocystoma of the parotid gland. Two cases of parotid gland keratocystoma in the files of Nanjing Stomatological Hospital were analysed. These slowly…
Outcome after endoscopically assisted surgical retrieval of symptomatic parotid stones
Abstract 10% of symptomatic parotid stones cannot be removed by minimally invasive radiological or endoscopic techniques alone. In these cases endoscopically assisted surgical parotid sialolithectomy can be performed via an…
The reliability of high resolution ultrasound in the identification of pus collections in head and neck swellings
Abstract Head and neck swellings often present to oral and maxillofacial surgeons. It is often unclear whether a collection of pus is present. This information is essential for decisions regarding…
