Perioperative serum levels of procalcitonin, C-reactive protein, and leukocytes in head and neck free flaps

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Perioperative serum levels of procalcitonin, C-reactive protein, and leukocytes in head and neck free flaps

Abstract Microvascular free flaps are considered to be the gold standard in reconstructive head and neck surgery. However, reduced postoperative transplant perfusion is one of the serious postoperative complications and…

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Changes in health-related quality of life of oral cancer patients treated with curative intent: experience of a developing country

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Changes in health-related quality of life of oral cancer patients treated with curative intent: experience of a developing country

Abstract This study aimed to assess changes in oral cancer patients’ health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and the impact of disease stage on HRQOL scores. HRQOL data were collected from…

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Prognostic significance of extracapsular spread of lymph node metastasis from oral squamous cell carcinoma in the clinically negative neck

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Prognostic significance of extracapsular spread of lymph node metastasis from oral squamous cell carcinoma in the clinically negative neck

Abstract The presence of extracapsular spread (ECS) in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) indicates a poor prognosis and is associated with a higher risk of regional recurrence and…

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How much does experience in guided implant surgery play a role in accuracy? A randomized controlled pilot study

Dec 14, 2017 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on How much does experience in guided implant surgery play a role in accuracy? A randomized controlled pilot study

Abstract The current literature is not consistent on whether experience influences accuracy. The aim of this study was to analyze the accuracy of implant insertion performed by inexperienced versus experienced…

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