Objective: To explore the surgical treatments for skull base malignant neoplasms. Methods: The study was conducted from January 2010 to January 2013. Totally 11 patients with skull base malignant neoplasms…
Objectives: To analyze the surgical management of six trigeminal neurinomas and the different approaches performed by our neurosurgery and maxillofacial team. Material and methods: We present six cases of trigeminal…
Background and objectives: The SPG plays a primary role in the pathogenesis of pain and autonomic symptoms associated with primary headaches. Our objective is to analyze the results from the…
Introduction: The facial translocation approach provides a good surgical exposure and tridimensional resection of tumours located in the nasopharynx and skull base. Our aim is to present our case series…
Aim: A new trans-oral surgical approach to the SPG has gained importance due to a new neurostimulation therapy for the treatment of CCH, which is in clinical trials currently. In…
Background and objectives: Tumour associated inflammation is a major driving force in the progression of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), the most common caner in head and neck. The aim of…
Background: Managing difficult hypertrophic scars and keloids can be challenging. Current concepts in the treatment of such lesions is variable and extensive. Topical Imiquimod, an immunomodulator, obtained FDA approval in…
Merkel Cell Carcinoma is a cutaneous neuroendocrine neoplasm with propensity for lymphatic spread. Sentinel node biopsy enables the identification of occult nodal metastases. At our institution, we are increasingly utilizing…
Background and objectives: Early detection and good loco-regional control is essential for success in surgical management of cutaneous malignancy. In the scalp, the ability to achieve adequate deep marginal clearance…
Background and objectives: Atypical fibroxanthoma (AFX) is a cutaneous neoplasm, principally found in the head and neck region of elderly patients with previous sun exposure. Early recognition is vital as…
Objective: A case of big and multiple BCC is presented. It turned out to be life threatening because of various failed reconstruction attempts, dural exposure and CSF fistula, added to…
Introduction: Head and neck malignancy frequently associate jawbones involvement. In their proper treatment, bone resections is often needed with significant consequences. Is these treatment really needed? Material and methods: From…
Objectives: Comparing surgical excision margins in head and neck BCCs using knife versus electro surgery under 2.5× magnifications. Study design: A prospective controlled trial. Methods: Intervention group: Of 135 cases…
Aim: To analyze the expression pattern of several tumour-related markers according to the clinical features of primary and recurrent aggressive-growth basal cell carcinoma (BCC) of the face. Material and methods:…
The skin cancer is a malign neoplasm who has great incidence in the Chilean population. The facial region is very affected by the high exposition to the sun irradiation. The…
Background: Squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) of the oral cavity show a great tendency to invade cervical lymph nodes, and such metastasis is an important prognostic factor. However, the treatment of…
Background and objectives: Keratoacanthoma (KA) is a variant of a well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). The tumour is characterized by spontaneous regression. Clinical and histological differentiation from an invasive SCC…
Background: The increased average age of the world population coupled with long-term sun exposure has led to an increase in the incidence of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC). The incidence…
Objective: To evaluate the feasibility of microvascular autologous transplantation of partial submandibular gland (SMG) to prevent or reduce epiphora in severe keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS). Methods: Thirty-nine patients with KCS, for…
Objective: Recently, different minimally invasive techniques have been developed for the management of the submandibular calculi. This retrospective study concluded our experience about transoral management of large submandibular calculi with…
