Introduction: Maxillary reconstruction after ablative surgery is a challenge to the surgeon. Among the current alternatives of reconstruction, the use of a dental obturator to fill the space left by…
Introduction: Facial paralysis is a condition that leads to many functional problems such as salivary incontinence, expressionless face, and speech and chewing difficulties. When the condition appears to be irreversible,…
Objective: To explore the application of the medial sural artery perforator flap to reconstruct the defect following oral and maxillofacial tumor resection. Material and methods: Between April 2010 and April…
Purpose: The objective of this study is to report the results from our clinical experience with patients treated with osseointegrated implants in the craniofacial region and analyze treatment outcomes. Patients…
Introduction: Reconstructing defects following maxillary resections presents a challenge for the reconstructive surgeon because of the critical role played by the maxillary skeleton in facial function and aesthetics. Obturation, local…
Introduction: At present, there are several techniques and materials that have been recommended for the reconstruction of bone defects caused by craniofacial trauma. The ideal material for the reconstruction is…
Different types of surgical procedures onto facial nerve are related to its pathologic disorders as follows: facial nerve decompression within its bony pathway, external and interfascicular neurolysis, neurosuture at intratemporal…
Objective: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is an aggressive bacterial infection of subcutaneous tissue that more commonly affects the extremities, perineum, and trunk. NF of the midface region is very rare. A…
Purpose: Intraosseous repair of nerves involves difficulty of access and there is concern that bone healing may interfere with repair outcomes. The present report describes the effect of 3 separate…
Aim of study: The aim of this prospective clinical study was developing a free fat flap with minimal or without donor site morbidity and without aesthetic limitation or even with…
