Daniel Jerez, German Laissle, David Díaz-Báez, Rafael Martin-Granizo López, Luis Vicente González
{"title":"Arthroscopic Discectomy Technique: A Beneficial Approach for Managing Disk Perforations in the Temporomandibular Joint.","authors":"Daniel Jerez, German Laissle, David Díaz-Báez, Rafael Martin-Granizo López, Luis Vicente González","doi":"10.1097/SCS.0000000000010478","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000010478","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Disk perforation can result in degenerative changes within the joint structures. While discectomy has demonstrated enduring benefits, it has traditionally been described using an open approach, with the disadvantages inherent to this method. This study aims to present a series of patients who underwent arthroscopic discectomy technique and to report the outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients diagnosed with internal disorders of the temporomandibular joint underwent arthroscopic arthroscopic discectomy technique. Surgical outcomes were assessed by changes in pain using a visual analog scale and the maximum incisal opening.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>One hundred seventy-eight joints from 106 patients who underwent arthroscopic surgery were included. Discectomy was performed on 22 joints. Prior to surgery, patients reported an average visual analog scale pain score of 6.5, which decreased to an average of 0.5 at 6 months postsurgery (P<0.001). Before surgery, the average maximum incisal opening was 30 mm, which increased to 41 mm at 6 months postsurgery (P<0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The described technique represents an excellent alternative for managing patients with disk perforations.</p>","PeriodicalId":15462,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142107837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pinar Eröz, Ömer Özer, Emin Serbülent Güçlü, Zeki Baysal, Levent Doğan
{"title":"Evaluation of Prognostic Factors in Adult Chemical Corneal Injury.","authors":"Pinar Eröz, Ömer Özer, Emin Serbülent Güçlü, Zeki Baysal, Levent Doğan","doi":"10.1097/SCS.0000000000010570","DOIUrl":"10.1097/SCS.0000000000010570","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study was to evaluate prognostic factors that may be useful in predicting final visual acuity in patients admitted to the clinic with chemical corneal injuries.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data on age, sex, time to admission, irrigation solutions (balanced salt solution or phosphate buffered saline) and type of substance causing chemical injury were recorded. On admission, all patients were evaluated according to Roper Hall and Dua classifications. At the twelfth month after treatment, all measurements were repeated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 131 patients with chemical corneal injuries [group 1 (acid, n = 73) and group 2 (alkaline, n = 58)] were included. The initial best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) level was \"20/40 and above\" in 32 patients (43.8%) in group 1 and 14 patients (24.1%) in group 2. According to Roper Hall classification, the mean grade was 1.92 ± 0.9 in group 1 and 2.27 ± 1.1 in group 2. According to Dua classification, the mean grade of the patients in group 1 was 2.16 ± 0.9 and 2.58 ± 1.2 in group 2. Posttreatment BCVA level improved to \"1/200 to 19/200\" in 8 (66.7%) of the patients with an initial BCVA level of \"perception of light or hand movements.\" In univariate analysis, initial visual acuity and posttreatment visual acuity were statistically significant ( P < 0.001). It was also statistically significant in multivariate analysis adjusted for sex and age ( P < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In conclusion, the treatment of chemical corneal injuries is a long and exhausting process. The use of initial visual acuity and Dua classification in prognosis prediction may provide high success.</p>","PeriodicalId":15462,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142107853","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Robotic Microsurgery: Past, Present, Future.","authors":"L Scott Levin, Said Charbel Azoury","doi":"10.1097/SCS.0000000000010584","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000010584","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15462,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142107876","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Morphometric Analysis of the Ethmoid Roof for Endoscopic Sinus Surgery With Multidetector Computed Tomography.","authors":"Musa Acar, Büşra Şeker, Sultan Uğur","doi":"10.1097/SCS.0000000000010589","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000010589","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Most potential major complications in endoscopic sinus surgery are related to the ethmoid bone. To prevent complications, it is necessary to define the concept of a \"dangerous ethmoid.\" The coronal multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) scans of a total of 271 patients, including 101 patients under 18 years old and 170 patients over 18 years old, were examined. For each patient, the depth of the olfactory fossa (DOF), the width of the olfactory fossa (WOF), the angle between the lateral lamella and the cribriform plate (LLCPA), the length of the lateral lamella (LLL), the distance between the nasal floor and the ethmoid roof (NFERL), and the width of the olfactory cleft (WOC) were recorded. The Keros and Gera types were determined. NFERL was found to be significantly higher in males across all age groups. WOC was significantly higher in males only under 18 years old. Only LLCPA was found to be significantly higher on the right side in both sexes. It was determined that NFERL increased with age, while WOC increased with age until 18. Keros type III and Gera type C, which are called dangerous types, were detected in 28 and 24 cases in total, respectively. The data obtained from significant anatomical landmarks in pediatric and adult cases provide useful information about the region in preoperative planning. The analysis results of the prevalence of Keros and Gera classifications allow the identification of high-risk anatomical conditions within the ethmoid.</p>","PeriodicalId":15462,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142107880","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Liwei Hu, Xin Ye, Xin Zeng, Xiaohong Duan, Qinghua Xiu, Zhangfan Ding, Fan Liu
{"title":"The Effect of Oral Mucosal Disinfection with Povidone-Iodine in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.","authors":"Liwei Hu, Xin Ye, Xin Zeng, Xiaohong Duan, Qinghua Xiu, Zhangfan Ding, Fan Liu","doi":"10.1097/SCS.0000000000010499","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000010499","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study enrolled 60 patients aged 28 to 76 years who were oral malignancy undergoing radical surgery for more than 3 hours to assess the disinfection effect of povidone-iodine in oral and maxillofacial surgery which is a clean-contaminated wound. The authors collected and compared the sample from oral mucosa and counted the colony-forming units before disinfection, after disinfection for 10 minutes, 1, 2, 3, and 4 hours. The results showed that the oral bacterial colony-forming units significantly decreased after disinfecting with povidone-iodine and the effect existed for 2 hours and the colony-forming units of 3 hours after disinfection showed statistically significant increase. In oral and maxillofacial surgery, povidone-iodine can effectively disinfect the mouth and maintain a certain period of time. Therefore, to reduce the number of oral mucosa microorganisms, it is recommended to disinfect the oral cavity again after 3 hours.</p>","PeriodicalId":15462,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142107879","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mapping the Research on Periocular Basal Cell Carcinoma in the Past 20 Years: A Bibliometric Network Analysis.","authors":"Minghui Wang, Gongfei Li, Ju Zhang","doi":"10.1097/SCS.0000000000010597","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000010597","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aims to analyze the literature on periocular basal cell carcinoma, identify research trends, and offer insights into future research areas in this field to assist clinicians and researchers.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>903 publications on periocular basal cell carcinoma were collected from the Web of Science Core Collection database. We assessed the contributions from various countries, institutions, journals, and authors, and performed network analysis using Excel, VOSviewer, and R Studio to represent the prominent areas of research visually.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The country with the highest number of publications and citations in this study was the United States of America, with 250 publications, 5917 citations, and the highest H-index of 44. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is the leading journal. The UTMD Anderson Cancer Center had the highest number of publications, accounting for 43, or 4.76% of the total. Selva D from the University of Adelaide, Australia, is the top author with 26 publications, and 751 citations. Targeted therapy for PBCC-related pathways has been a hot topic in recent years.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study using bibliometrics seeks to explore the patterns and focal points of research and analyzes publication patterns, key research areas, influential authors, and prominent journals in periocular basal cell carcinoma during the last 2 decades.</p>","PeriodicalId":15462,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142107870","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Delayed Hematoma After Rhinoplasty in Young Adult With Hypertension.","authors":"Sae Bin Lee, Hyun Jin Min","doi":"10.1097/SCS.0000000000010591","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000010591","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Rhinoplasty is one of the most commonly performed plastic surgical procedures. It has been reported that the overall incidence of complications is low, and hematoma is the most common complication. Recently, the authors experienced a young patient who developed nasal dorsal bleeding and hematoma formation 2 weeks after undergoing rhinoplasty. He had a history of hypertension and was on medication. Due to severe nasal dorsal swelling caused by bleeding and hematoma, the authors ultimately performed an open approach to control the bleeding and evacuate the hematoma. Herein, the authors report the case of a patient with delayed dorsal bleeding 2 weeks after rhinoplasty. The authors learned a lesson that although the patient was young and healthy, in patients with a history of hypertension, the possibility of delayed operative site bleeding should be considered.</p>","PeriodicalId":15462,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142107849","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Volumetric Bone Changes in Double Barrel Vascularized Fibula Flap Used for Mandibular Reconstruction: A Randomized Clinical Trial.","authors":"Hussam Ashraf Okba, Emad Saeed Helmy, Wael Mohamed Ayad, Omnyia Mohamed Abdelaziz","doi":"10.1097/SCS.0000000000010541","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000010541","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To assess the volumetric bone changes in double barrel vascularized fibular flap used for mandibular reconstruction using 3D miniplate versus 3D titanium mesh tray.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Twenty patients seeking mandibular reconstruction were selected for this 2-arm parallel randomized clinical trial with a 1:1 allocation ratio. Both groups underwent double-barrel fibula free flap for mandibular reconstruction with fixation of the superior barrel to the inferior barrel using a Titanium mesh (Group A) or a 3D plate (Group B). The primary outcome was volumetric bone changes (immediate to 6 months postoperatively).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eleven participants (55%) were females, and 9 participants (45%) were males. The mean age of patients in group A was (28.8±8.9) years, while group B was (30.7±11.4) years. There was a statistically significant difference within each group in the volumetric bone changes with means of -7942.1±1804.8 mm3 and -6288.8±2607.3 for groups A and B, respectively. The difference between both groups was statistically insignificant with the mean of -1653.3±1002.8 mm3. The percentage of mean volumetric change relative to immediate postoperatively for group A was -14.15%, while in group B was -11.01%.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Both the titanium mesh tray and the 3D plate were effective in the fixation of the superior barrel of the vascularized fibular flap for mandibular reconstruction. There was no difference between both modalities regarding volumetric bone changes.</p>","PeriodicalId":15462,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142107928","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
İlhan Bahşi, Yusuf Muhammed Durna, Mustafa Said Tekin, Yaşar Kemal Duymaz
{"title":"Some Reservations Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence Applications in the Peer Review Process of Scholarly Publications.","authors":"İlhan Bahşi, Yusuf Muhammed Durna, Mustafa Said Tekin, Yaşar Kemal Duymaz","doi":"10.1097/SCS.0000000000010550","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000010550","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15462,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142107877","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ismail Tekfiliz, Samet Kaya, Emrah Kagan Yasar, Murat Sahin Alagöz
{"title":"Use of Free Anterolateral Thigh Flap and Free Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Flap in Head and Neck Reconstruction: Comparison of Complications and Costs.","authors":"Ismail Tekfiliz, Samet Kaya, Emrah Kagan Yasar, Murat Sahin Alagöz","doi":"10.1097/SCS.0000000000010568","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000010568","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Free anterolateral thigh flap (ALT) and latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap (LDMF) are well-defined flaps frequently used to reconstruct head and neck defects. Our study aimed to compare the advantages and disadvantages of these flaps regarding esthetics, complications, and cost burden. The authors retrospectively evaluated 10 patients who applied to our clinic between January 2016 and December 2021 and required free flap reconstruction for the defect in the head and neck region. The first group consisted of 5 patients with ALT flaps, and the second group had 5 patients with LDMF flaps. The average cost burden of the first group was calculated as 18,373 TL, and the second group's was 23,362 TL. Our study found that the cost and complication rates were statistically higher in the LDMF flap group, and using an ALT flap was more reasonable due to its advantages.</p>","PeriodicalId":15462,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142107881","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}