Paolo Priore, Filippo Giovannetti, Andrea Battisti, Danilo Di Giorgio, Marco Della Monaca, Ingrid Raponi, Andrea Cassoni, Valentino Valentini
{"title":"The 'Maxillary Pull-through' Technique: A Minimally Invasive Endoscopic-Assisted Approach to Nasal Septum Neoformations with Maxillary Bone Infiltration.","authors":"Paolo Priore, Filippo Giovannetti, Andrea Battisti, Danilo Di Giorgio, Marco Della Monaca, Ingrid Raponi, Andrea Cassoni, Valentino Valentini","doi":"10.1177/19433875211067010","DOIUrl":"10.1177/19433875211067010","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Study design: </strong>Description and validation of a surgical technique.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>En-bloc maxillectomy with removal of the nasal septum is a rare procedure; preservation of the nasal bones and integrity of the alveolar ridge is even rarer. These procedures traditionally required a combined transfacial-transoral approach based on lateral rhinotomy. We describe a combined endoscopic transnasal-transoral approach for treatment of nasal septal malignancies that involve the hard palate.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Excision of malignant tumours arising from the nasal septum was achieved in 4 patients using a transnasal-transoral endoscopic approach. Using 4-mm optics angled at 0° and 30°, the septum was freed from the ethmoid and removed <i>en-bloc</i> with the hard palate, by pulling the septum down through the hard palate.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 4 patients, 2 underwent complete removal of septal chondrosarcomas, one removal of a sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma and one removal of a mucoepidermoid carcinoma. In two cases, the palatal mucosa was spared and repositioned to restore separation between the nose and oral cavity. The remaining two cases underwent complete resection of the hard palate; one palate was reconstructed using a pedicled temporalis muscle flap and the other by employing an obturator. No infection was encountered. Partial ethmoidectomy was performed in all four cases. The mean hospital stay was 5 days. All patients are free of disease after a mean follow-up of 4 years (range: 2-7 years).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our new approach allows for minimally invasive resection of nasal septal malignancies that extend to the palate. Our maxillary pull-through technique is a valuable new surgical procedure for malignant pathologies of the nasal septum; the only drawback is that endoscopic surgery has a steep learning curve.</p>","PeriodicalId":46447,"journal":{"name":"Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9941300/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10769482","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Annie E Moroco, Vijay A Patel, Robert A Saadi, John P Gniady, Jessyka G Lighthall
{"title":"Systematic Review of Laryngeal Fractures and Trends in Operative Management.","authors":"Annie E Moroco, Vijay A Patel, Robert A Saadi, John P Gniady, Jessyka G Lighthall","doi":"10.1177/19433875221074847","DOIUrl":"10.1177/19433875221074847","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Study design: </strong>Systematic review of the literature.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The goal of this study is to review the current literature on the trends in management of laryngeal fractures following trauma.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Independent searches of the PubMed and MEDLINE databases were performed. Articles from the period of 1963 to 2020 were collected. All studies which described laryngeal fractures using the Boolean method and relevant search term combinations, including \"Laryngeal\", \"Fracture\", \"Operative\", and \"Management\" were collected.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 588 relevant unique articles were identified for analysis. Of these, 24 articles were deemed appropriate for inclusion in the literature review. Due to variability in study design and outcome measures, formal synthesis of data in the form of a meta-analysis was not possible.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Laryngeal fractures are rare traumatic injuries that require early identification and evaluation with complex management options. This comprehensive review aims to highlight the breadth of the topic with regard to presentation and clinical management. Though there remains no clear best practice for laryngeal fracture management, we review trends in clinical practice throughout the literature.</p>","PeriodicalId":46447,"journal":{"name":"Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9941301/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10769481","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bamidele A Famurewa, Fadekemi Olufunmilayo Oginni, Bolajoko A Adewara, Benjamin Fomete, Chukwudi Aniagor, Bayo Aluko-Olokun, Regina E Morgan, McKing I Amedari
{"title":"Associated Injuries Related to Patients With Facial Fractures.","authors":"Rajarshi Ghosh, Kulandaswamy Gopalkrishnan","doi":"10.1177/19433875211069024","DOIUrl":"10.1177/19433875211069024","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Study Design:</b> Retrospective Study. <b>Objective:</b> To find out the incidence, type, and severity of injuries in other parts of the body in patients diagnosed with facial fractures. The study also analyzed any correlation between these injuries and facial fractures. <b>Methods:</b> A retrospective study of 991 patients with facial fractures during the period of 2006-2016. <b>Results:</b> 111 patients reported associated injuries (11.1%). The most common type of injury was limb injury (33.33%), followed by head injury (22.5%), clavicle fracture (14.7%), rib fracture (10.9%), cervical spine injury (5.4%), and other injuries constituted (13.2%). Multiple associated injuries were observed in 14% of patients. <b>Conclusion:</b> The findings show that facial fracture management is a multidisciplinary approach. Prompt diagnosis and proper management are important to reduce the mortality rate and improve the prognosis of the patient.</p>","PeriodicalId":46447,"journal":{"name":"Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9941296/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10769478","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Complicated Facial Lacerations: Challenges in the Repair and Management of Complications by a Facial Trauma Team.","authors":"Moumita De, Sushma Sagar, Aniket Dave, Ruchi Pathak Kaul, Maneesh Singhal","doi":"10.1177/19433875211064512","DOIUrl":"10.1177/19433875211064512","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Study Design:</b> This is a descriptive study where we present our experience in managing complicated facial wounds over a period of 1 year at a level 1 trauma centre by a dedicated facial trauma team consisting of a plastic surgeon, a trauma surgeon and a Maxillofacial surgeon. <b>Objective:</b> Facial deformities have profound impact on the social and psychological aspect of a person's life. Hence, management of facial wounds is very crucial. Most of the facial injuries are usually managed by emergency care physician and emergency surgeon. But certain wounds require specialised knowledge and care due to their complicated nature. The objective of this paper is to highlight those special types of wounds and the challenges they pose. It also aims to enumerate the best possible management according to each situation in a protocol-based manner, which will help in decision making by the attending emergency physician/surgeon. <b>Methods:</b> Facial lacerations were designated as \"complicated\" according to some pre-defined features and pre, intra and post operative data and photographs were collected by interviewing the concerned surgical team. The data were analysed and presented as different clinical scenarios. <b>Results:</b> The cases were broadly grouped under 6 scenarios according to the unique combination of difficulties faced and their specific management. The challenges faced were enumerated and the steps undertaken were also mentioned against them. Lastly, the scenarios were compared with available literature to find out the best possible management in each situation and to present them in a protocol-based manner. <b>Conclusion:</b> Protocol-based management of injuries to the different parts and specialised structures of the face is extremely helpful. Role of a specialised facial trauma team also should be emphasised in complicated facial injuries.</p>","PeriodicalId":46447,"journal":{"name":"Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9941298/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10761843","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rami P Dibbs, Andrew M Ferry, Lesley Davies, David F Bauer, Edward P Buchanan, Han Zhuang Beh
{"title":"Elevated Intracranial Pressure After Primary Surgical Correction of Sagittal Suture Craniosynostosis.","authors":"Rami P Dibbs, Andrew M Ferry, Lesley Davies, David F Bauer, Edward P Buchanan, Han Zhuang Beh","doi":"10.1177/19433875211064680","DOIUrl":"10.1177/19433875211064680","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Study Design</b>: A Case Report. <b>Objective</b>: Craniosynostosis is a craniofacial condition defined by premature fusion of at least one cranial suture. Resynostosis or secondary craniosynostosis of a previously patent adjacent suture following primary repair is a relatively common complication. While studies have assessed the rates of secondary craniosynostosis and subsequent reoperation, extremely limited data regarding reoperation techniques is available. <b>Methods</b>: We present a unique case of a pediatric patient with sagittal craniosynostosis who previously underwent a modified pi procedure and later developed resynostosis of the sagittal suture and secondary synostosis of the bicoronal sutures. We subsequently performed total cranial vault reconstruction with virtual surgical planning (VSP). <b>Results</b>: At his 31-month postoperative follow-up, he displayed normal head shape and denied any clinical signs of elevated intracranial pressures with a normal ophthalmological exam. <b>Conclusions</b>: The reoperation was successful with no significant postoperative complications noted. Performing geometric expansion with VSP to manage fusion of a previously open suture following primary treatment of sagittal synostosis should be considered within the armamentarium of operative options.</p>","PeriodicalId":46447,"journal":{"name":"Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9941297/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10761847","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Adam McCann, Kyle Singerman, James Coxe, John Singletary, Jun Wang, Ryan Collar, Tsung-Yen Hsieh
{"title":"Quantifying Aerosol Generation in Maxillofacial Trauma Repair Techniques.","authors":"Adam McCann, Kyle Singerman, James Coxe, John Singletary, Jun Wang, Ryan Collar, Tsung-Yen Hsieh","doi":"10.1177/19433875211059314","DOIUrl":"10.1177/19433875211059314","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Study design: </strong>Cadaveric simulation study.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The novel coronavirus (COVID-19), which can be transmitted via aerosolized viral particles, has directed focus on protection of healthcare workers during procedures involving the upper aerodigestive tract, including maxillofacial trauma repair. This study evaluates particle generation at different distances from open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of maxillofacial injuries in the intraoperative setting to reduce the risk of contracting airborne diseases such as COVID-19.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Two cadaveric specimens in a simulated operating room underwent ORIF of midface and mandible fractures via intraoral incisions as well as maxillomandibular fixation (MMF) using hybrid arch bars. ORIF was performed with both self-drilling screws and with the use of a power drill for creating guide holes. Real-time aerosol concentration was measured throughout each procedure using 3 particle counters placed 0.45, 1.68, and 3.81 m (1.5, 5.5, and 12.5 feet, respectively) from the operative site.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was a significant decrease in particle concentration in all procedures at 1.68 m compared to 0.45 m, but only 2 of the 5 procedures showed further significant decrease in particle concentration when going from 1.68 to 3.81 m from the operative site. There was significantly less particle concentration generated at all distances when using self-drilling techniques compared to power drilling for ORIF.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Consideration of using self-drilling screwing techniques as well as maintaining physical distancing protocols may decrease risk of transmission of airborne diseases such as COVID-19 while in the intraoperative setting.</p>","PeriodicalId":46447,"journal":{"name":"Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9647378/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40492724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Juan-Pablo Porte, Lidia M Guerrero, Bonifacio Rivera, Andres Wiscovitch, Jaime Castro-Núñez
{"title":"Odontogenic Keratocyst: A Clinical Entity With Favorable Response to Active Decompression and Distraction Sugosteogenesis.","authors":"Juan-Pablo Porte, Lidia M Guerrero, Bonifacio Rivera, Andres Wiscovitch, Jaime Castro-Núñez","doi":"10.1177/19433875211035237","DOIUrl":"10.1177/19433875211035237","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The purpose of this study was to determine the usefulness of active decompression and distraction sugosteogenesis (ADDS) for the management of non-syndromic odontogenic keratocysts (OKC).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A retrospective case series study was designed and implemented. The study observed the Declaration of Helsinki on medical protocol and ethics and it was approved by the university's Institutional Review Board (IRB). The medical files of all patients who underwent ADDS for OKCs of the jaws at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of a tertiary university-affiliated medical center were reviewed. Data were collected on patient's age, gender, presenting signs and symptoms, lesion location, locularity, pre-ADDS, size of the lesion, post-ADDS, pain, days with bloody discharge and/or proteinaceous fluid inside the system's external unit, days to achieve hermetic seal, size of the lesion 2 weeks after ADDS, percentage of reduction, patient's complaints/complications, and follow-up period. Pre- and post-ADDS panoramic radiographs were reviewed for reduction parameters.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Six patients, 5 males and 1 female, with an average age of 45.16 years (range 16-74 years) were studied. ADDS was performed during 4 weeks in all patients. During the therapy, the extraoral unit collected blood during 2.83 days in average. In average, after the third day, the cystic cavity started to drain a proteinaceous fluid for about 9.33 days (range 6-15 days). The average pre-ADDS Standard Lesional Area Index (SLAI) was 18.17 cm<sup>2</sup> (range 4.40 cm<sup>2</sup>-34.58 m<sup>2</sup>) and, after 2 weeks of ADDS, the average SLAI was 5.47 cm<sup>2</sup> (range 0.49 cm<sup>2</sup>-15.39 cm<sup>2</sup>). The average percentage of reduction, after 2 weeks, was 73.93% (range 55.49%-97.51%), which yielded an overall good reaction of OKCs to ADDS. No significant reduction of the lesions was observed from week 2 to week 4, when ADDS ceased. All lesions were enucleated after 3 months. After an average of 14 months of follow-up (12 to 17 months), no signs of recurrence have been observed.</p>","PeriodicalId":46447,"journal":{"name":"Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/19433875211035237","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40689892","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jonathan Ribeiro da Silva, Maria Cristina de Moraes Balbas, Caroline Águeda Corrêa, Manuella Zanela, Roberta Okamoto, Rodrigo Dos Santos Pereira, Nicolas Homsi, Eduardo Hochuli-Vieira
{"title":"The Role of Bone Grafts in Preventing Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: Histomorphometric, Immunohistochemical, and Clinical Evaluation in Animal Model.","authors":"Jonathan Ribeiro da Silva, Maria Cristina de Moraes Balbas, Caroline Águeda Corrêa, Manuella Zanela, Roberta Okamoto, Rodrigo Dos Santos Pereira, Nicolas Homsi, Eduardo Hochuli-Vieira","doi":"10.1177/19433875211048367","DOIUrl":"10.1177/19433875211048367","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the effects of inorganic bovine bone graft (Lumina Bone, Criteria, Brazil) and beta-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) graft (ChronOS, Synthes, Brazil) in rats with the risk of developing post-extraction medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Eighteen male Wistar rats weighing 350 to 450 g were induced to develop MRONJ using zoledronic acid for 5 weeks. In the sixth week, the right maxillary first molar was extracted. The animals in Group I (G1) did not receive bone grafts after tooth extraction, while Group II (G2) animals received inorganic bovine bone grafts, and Group III (G3) animals received beta-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) grafts. Clinical evaluation and histomorphometric and immunohistochemical analyses were performed. ANOVA and Tukey's statistical tests were used and a level of significance was considered to be 5%.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In the clinical evaluation, animals from G2 and G3 did not present clinical manifestations of osteonecrosis, unlike the control group (G1) animals, which presented necrotic bone tissue exposure in all samples. In the histomorphometric evaluation, animals in G3 showed greater formation of bone tissue (66%) and less formation of bone lacuna (18%) than animals in G1 (58%/32%) and in G2 (59%/27%) (<i>P</i> < 0.05). Moderate (++) immunostaining was observed in G2 and G3 for RANKL, TRAP, and OC, while G1 showed moderate (++) labeling for OC and mild (+) immunostaining for TRAP and RANKL.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Greater formation of bone tissue and fewer bone lacunae were found in animals treated with β-TCP. In clinical evaluation, bone graft groups presented with the clinical manifestation of MRONJ and showed higher intensity of immunostaining for TRAP and RANKL. Despite the limitations of experimental animal studies, the results of this work may assist in the development of future clinical research for the prevention of MRONJ.</p>","PeriodicalId":46447,"journal":{"name":"Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9647389/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40690899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}