Osteomark: a surgical navigation system for oral and maxillofacial surgery
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…
Systematic review of the diagnostic role of ultrasonography in maxillofacial fracture
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…
A hyperbaric oxygen chamber for animal experimental purposes
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…
Letter responding the comments on paper “Respiratory distress in Pierre Robin sequence: an experience with mandibular traction by wires” [IJOMFS 40 (2011) 464–470]
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…
Respiratory distress in Pierre Robin sequence: An experience with mandible traction with wires – Baciliero et al./Int J Oral Maxilofac Surg 2011;40:464–470
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…
Giant chondrolipoma of the tongue in a 14-year-old child with mandibular hypertrophy. Isolated lesion or regional overgrowth syndrome
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…
Keratocystoma of the parotid gland: a clinicopathological study and literature review
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…
Outcome after endoscopically assisted surgical retrieval of symptomatic parotid stones
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…
The reliability of high resolution ultrasound in the identification of pus collections in head and neck swellings
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…
Comparative study of the effect of dexamethasone injection and consumption in lower third molar surgery
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…
Follicular dendritic cell sarcoma of the nasopharynx
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,…
Bismuth subgallate as a topical haemostatic agent at the palatal wounds: a histologic study in dogs
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…
Cancer treatment-induced oral mucositis: a critical review
Abstract Head and neck cancer represents one of the main oncological problems. Its treatment, radiotherapy and chemotherapy leads to mucositis, and other side effects. The authors reviewed high-quality evidence published…
A jugulotympanic paraganglioma with craniocervical extension
Abstract Jugulotympanic paragangliomas (JTPs) are rarely encountered benign diseases derived embryonically from the autonomic nervous system. Although JTPs may originate extracranially or intracranially, little has been reported in the literature…
