Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Experience with intracranial volume increase in craniosynostosis using posterior cranial vault distraction osteogenesis

Jan 27, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Experience with intracranial volume increase in craniosynostosis using posterior cranial vault distraction osteogenesis

Aim: To study distraction osteogenesis of the posterior cranial vault in children requiring increased intracranial volume. Materials and methods: Ten patients were treated with cranial distractors. Five children had previously…

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The Oxford cranioplasty series: an analysis of cranioplasty procedures undertaken by maxillofacial, plastic- and neuro-surgeons in the oxford region over the last decade

Jan 27, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on The Oxford cranioplasty series: an analysis of cranioplasty procedures undertaken by maxillofacial, plastic- and neuro-surgeons in the oxford region over the last decade

Introduction: Craniofacial access required in the treatment of craniofacial pathology is typically achieved through a craniotomy or craniectomy. Depending on the extent of the resulting cranial defect there are cosmetic,…

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Cranio-maxillo-facial injuries in civilians from Iraq caused by bomb attacks and gunshots: experience of a humanitarian project in Jordan

Jan 27, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Cranio-maxillo-facial injuries in civilians from Iraq caused by bomb attacks and gunshots: experience of a humanitarian project in Jordan

Objectives: Combat injuries in worldwide military conflicts have been reported frequently, however publications on injuries of unprotected civilians caused by bomb attacks and bullets are rare. The present report gives…

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Mandibular condylar fractures: 12 years experience maxillofacial surgery service, Hospital Carlos Van Buren, Valparaíso, Chile

Jan 27, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Mandibular condylar fractures: 12 years experience maxillofacial surgery service, Hospital Carlos Van Buren, Valparaíso, Chile

Introduction: The condyle is frequently affected anatomical area (25–35%), due to its relative structural weakness. Most often they are indirect fractures or shear and bending is common to alter the…

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Management of pediatric condylar fractures: clinical experience in the Hospital Carlos Van Buren, Valparaiso, Chile

Jan 27, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Management of pediatric condylar fractures: clinical experience in the Hospital Carlos Van Buren, Valparaiso, Chile

Facial trauma in pediatric patients differs in terms of prevalence, diagnosis and treatment, as compared to adults. The treatment will take depends on the intrinsic characteristics of the fracture, patient…

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