Abstract Resection of the superior or lateral wall of the cancer-affected oropharynx can often lead to disturbed nasal breathing, dysphagia, and dysarthria. The authors used the Gehanno method to reconstruct…
Abstract Osteoradionecrosis of the jaws is a complication of radiotherapy and controversy remains about the management of teeth in the field of radiotherapy. Platelet rich plasma has been advocated in…
Abstract The purpose of this project was to test a surgical navigation tool designed to help execute a surgical treatment plan. It consists of an electromagnetically tracked pencil that is…
I read the recent publication by Adeyemo et al. entitled ‘A systematic review of the diagnostic role of ultrasonography in maxillofacial fractures’ with great interest. There are two points that…
Abstract Facilities for hyperbaric oxygen therapy that are suitable for animal experimental research are scarce. In this paper, the authors introduce a hyperbaric oxygen chamber that was developed specifically for…
We would like to take this opportunity to respond to comments related to our manuscript entitled “Respiratory distress in Pierre Robin sequence: an experience with mandible traction by wires.” We…
I read with great interest the article “Respiratory distress in Pierre Robin sequence: an experience with mandible traction with wires” by Baciliero U., et al. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg…
Abstract Chondrolipoma is a rare condition; especially in the oral cavity. The authors described a giant chondrolipoma of the tongue, associated with mandibular and lower lip overgrowth, in a 14-year-old…
Abstract The authors investigated the clinicopathological characteristics of keratocystoma of the parotid gland. Two cases of parotid gland keratocystoma in the files of Nanjing Stomatological Hospital were analysed. These slowly…
Abstract 10% of symptomatic parotid stones cannot be removed by minimally invasive radiological or endoscopic techniques alone. In these cases endoscopically assisted surgical parotid sialolithectomy can be performed via an…
Abstract Head and neck swellings often present to oral and maxillofacial surgeons. It is often unclear whether a collection of pus is present. This information is essential for decisions regarding…
Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the effect of intramuscular (IM) injection and consumption of 8 mg dexamethasone in patients after lower third molar (LTM) surgery. 20…
Abstract Follicular dendritic cell (FDC) sarcomas of the nasopharynx are rare tumours; only seven cases have been reported in the English language medical literature. The authors present an eighth case,…
Abstract This study evaluated the early recovery process of the palatal wounds of dogs using bismuth subgallate. Five healthy adult male dogs underwent eight 5-mm partial-thickness punch biopsies in two…
