Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Factors affecting survival following self-inflicted head and neck gunshot wounds: a single-centre retrospective review

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Factors affecting survival following self-inflicted head and neck gunshot wounds: a single-centre retrospective review

Abstract Self-inflicted head and neck gunshot wounds are a common modality of suicide in the USA. This study reviewed all self-inflicted head and neck gunshot wound patients with complete records…

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Effect of preoperative autologous blood donation on patients undergoing bimaxillary orthognathic surgery: a retrospective analysis

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Effect of preoperative autologous blood donation on patients undergoing bimaxillary orthognathic surgery: a retrospective analysis

Abstract The efficacy of preoperative autologous blood donation (PABD) was evaluated according to preoperative haemoglobin (Hb) values. The records of 295 patients who underwent bimaxillary orthognathic surgery between July 2007…

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Upper airway dimensions in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Upper airway dimensions in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate the effect of different types of orthognathic surgery on the dimensions of the upper airways assessed using three-dimensional images. An…

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Assessment of the changes in quality of life of patients with class II and III deformities during and after orthodontic–surgical treatment

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Assessment of the changes in quality of life of patients with class II and III deformities during and after orthodontic–surgical treatment

Abstract The aim of this longitudinal study was to assess and compare the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of patients with class II and III deformities during and after…

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Continuous postoperative pain control using a multiple-hole catheter after iliac bone grafting: comparison between ropivacaine and levobupivacaine

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Continuous postoperative pain control using a multiple-hole catheter after iliac bone grafting: comparison between ropivacaine and levobupivacaine

Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the analgesic effects of ropivacaine and levobupivacaine in continuous infiltration anaesthesia delivered via a multiple-hole catheter for the purpose of postoperative…

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Mandibular growth after paediatric mandibular reconstruction with the vascularized free fibula flap: a systematic review

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Mandibular growth after paediatric mandibular reconstruction with the vascularized free fibula flap: a systematic review

Abstract The reconstruction of mandibular defects with vascularized fibula flaps remains challenging in the paediatric population. The ability of the reconstructed mandible to grow remains controversial, and associated factors are…

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Validity and reliability of the Korean version of the Speech Handicap Index in patients with oral cavity cancer

Jan 16, 2018 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Validity and reliability of the Korean version of the Speech Handicap Index in patients with oral cavity cancer

Abstract The aims of this study were to evaluate the cross-cultural adaptation of the Speech Handicap Index (SHI) for Korean subjects and to determine its reliability and utility in patients…

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