Soft Tissue Trauma
Repair of soft tissue trauma to the lips requires careful attention to both function and esthetics. This article outlines basic lip anatomy, goals in managing lip injury, and appropriate workup…
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Management of Nasal Trauma
Facial trauma can have long-lasting physical and mental consequences. Trauma to the nose is commonly seen in the emergency department. Nasal lacerations account for 7% of all facial lacerations. Thorough…
Management of Salivary Gland Injury
Although a rare sequala of soft tissue injury, salivary gland trauma may result in significant morbidity. Salivary gland injury can involve the major as well as the minor glands. Because…
Management of Ear Trauma
Facial trauma remains a common reason for visits to the emergency department or urgent care facility. The ear remains susceptible to trauma given its delicate anatomy and position in the…
Eyelid and Periorbital Soft Tissue Trauma
Facial trauma often involves injuries to the eyelid and periorbital region. Management of these injuries can be challenging due to the involvement of multiple complex anatomic structures that are in…
Squamous papilloma of the hard palate – A clinical rarity and its surgical management
Abstract Intraoral squamous papilloma is an uncommon lesion which presents as a verrucous, exophytic or papillary growth of the oral mucosa. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is often detected associated with…
Quantitative assessment of dimensional evolution of solitary osteoma of the mandible through 14 years of radiographic follow-up analysis: A unique case report
Abstract Head & Neck Osteomas are extremely rare osteogenic benign tumors, with unclear pathogenesis and heterogeneous clinical behavior. There are no studies in literature showing the characteristics of dimensional growth…
Modified technique of extracorporeal septoplasty in severe septal deviation
Abstract Objectives Septal deviation represent a major cause of aesthetic disorders and respiratory obstruction. The traditional septoplasty techniques may often be inadequate to treat severe deviations. This study was designed…
Epithelioid angiosarcoma of the parotid area: A case report with immunohistochemical features and cytological correlation
Abstract We describe a rare case of epithelioid angiosarcoma (AS) arising in the parotid area and discuss its immunohistochemical features and cytological correlation. The patient was a 55-year-old Japanese male,…
Superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap for tongue reconstruction after hemiglossectomy for cancer: A case report
Abstract We report a case where a superficial circumflex iliac perforator (SCIP) flap is used to reconstruct the tongue of the patient with half-tongue defects after tongue cancer surgery at…
