Retrospective analysis of 239 ameloblastomas from 116 patients followed from 1994 to 2007. Treatment algorithm according to a French university hospital experience. Research programme. Perspectives

Jan 27, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Retrospective analysis of 239 ameloblastomas from 116 patients followed from 1994 to 2007. Treatment algorithm according to a French university hospital experience. Research programme. Perspectives

Introduction: Ameloblastomas are benign epithelial odontogenic tumors well known for their capacity to destruct jaws and recur. Material and methods: During a 13-year period, ameloblastoma cases were analyzed for sex,…

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Oral cancers in patients with submucous fibrosis are clinico-pathologically different from those without submucous fibrosis

Jan 27, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Oral cancers in patients with submucous fibrosis are clinico-pathologically different from those without submucous fibrosis

Introduction: Indian subcontinent has a unique problem of oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF), which is related to areca nut chewing usually along with smokeless tobacco. Our astute observation indicated that the…

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Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws—an initial case series report of treatment combining marginal bone resection and autologous platelet-rich plasma

Jan 27, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws—an initial case series report of treatment combining marginal bone resection and autologous platelet-rich plasma

Purpose: Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (BRONJ) is a well recognized pathologic entity which is challenging and difficult to manage. Recent literature contains several articles with most recommending a conservative…

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Mandibular reconstruction after tumor surgery with different surgical techniques: free vascularized flap, fibula graft and frozen mandibular graft

Jan 27, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Mandibular reconstruction after tumor surgery with different surgical techniques: free vascularized flap, fibula graft and frozen mandibular graft

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate our experience with the use of different surgical alternatives in reconstruction of discontinuity defects in the mandible, after resections of malignant…

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Pilot study of target therapy with EGFR antibody (Nimotuzumab) in patients with unresectable head and neck cancer

Jan 27, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Pilot study of target therapy with EGFR antibody (Nimotuzumab) in patients with unresectable head and neck cancer

Objective: To explore the efficacy of the combination of biological target therapy and chemotherapy. Clinical data and methods: Seventy-one patients (54 men and 17 women aged from 30 to 83…

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