Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

“One-piece” patient-specific reconstruction plate for double-barrel fibula-based mandibular reconstruction

Aug 10, 2020 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on “One-piece” patient-specific reconstruction plate for double-barrel fibula-based mandibular reconstruction

Abstract Segmental mandibular defects require reconstruction. The fibula flap serves as a versatile flap in restoring mandibular contour and bony height. With the advances in computer-aided design and additive manufacturing…

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CYFRA 21-1 and MMP-9 as salivary biomarkers for the detection of oral squamous cell carcinoma: a systematic review of diagnostic test accuracy

Aug 10, 2020 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on CYFRA 21-1 and MMP-9 as salivary biomarkers for the detection of oral squamous cell carcinoma: a systematic review of diagnostic test accuracy

Abstract Tissue biopsy with histopathological examination is still considered the gold standard to diagnose oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). This systematic review explored the diagnostic test accuracy of two salivary…

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Preoperative intra-arterial chemotherapy with docetaxel, cisplatin, and peplomycin combined with intravenous chemotherapy using 5-fluorouracil for oral squamous cell carcinoma

Aug 10, 2020 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Preoperative intra-arterial chemotherapy with docetaxel, cisplatin, and peplomycin combined with intravenous chemotherapy using 5-fluorouracil for oral squamous cell carcinoma

Abstract The objectives of this study were to evaluate survival in 141 patients with stage II–IV oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) treated with preoperative intra-arterial chemotherapy with docetaxel, cisplatin, and…

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Burkitt lymphoma of the maxilla in a HIV positive male – Presentation and review of diagnostic laboratory tests

Aug 8, 2020 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Burkitt lymphoma of the maxilla in a HIV positive male – Presentation and review of diagnostic laboratory tests

Abstract Burkitt lymphoma (BL) is a highly aggressive, B cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) that is rare outside Africa. We report a case of HIV-associated BL originating in the right maxillary…

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An application of virtual surgical planning in genial tubercle advancement using the mandibular trapezoid osteotomy

Aug 8, 2020 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on An application of virtual surgical planning in genial tubercle advancement using the mandibular trapezoid osteotomy

Abstract The treatment of obstructive sleep apnea includes multiple soft and hard tissue surgeries with the gold standard being orthognathic surgery. In this paper we describe a novel method of…

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Clinical features of giant hybrid ameloblastoma of the mandible: A case report with long-term observation of natural growth before treatment

Aug 8, 2020 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Clinical features of giant hybrid ameloblastoma of the mandible: A case report with long-term observation of natural growth before treatment

Abstract Hybrid ameloblastoma comprising desmoplastic and solid type ameloblastoma with classic follicular or plexiform pattern is a known unusual variant. Ameloblastoma, including the hybrid type, is a slow growing tumor,…

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Three-dimensional treatment planning and treatment protocol in embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma and orthognathic surgery: A case report

Aug 8, 2020 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Three-dimensional treatment planning and treatment protocol in embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma and orthognathic surgery: A case report

Abstract Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is one of the most common soft tissue sarcomas encountered in paediatric patients. Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma (ERMS), a variant of RMS, is observed in more than 70% of…

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