{"title":"Exercise rehabilitation for recurrent extraocular muscle movement limitation after pediatric blowout fracture surgery: a case report.","authors":"Jeong Do Park, Syeo Young Wee, Se Young Kim","doi":"10.7181/acfs.2023.00178","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7181/acfs.2023.00178","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>White-eyed blowout fractures with extraocular muscle (EOM) entrapment necessitate emergency surgical intervention. However, even after surgery, diplopia or EOM motion limitations may persist due to the incomplete reduction of soft tissue herniation caused by inadequate dissection or unresolved muscle strangulation. In this report, we present a case of postoperative EOM movement limitation in a 5-year-old girl who experienced recurrent restriction in the upward gaze of her right eye 14 days after surgery. Instead of revision surgery, the patient was treated with targeted EOM exercises focusing on the inferior rectus muscle and inferior oblique muscle. The patient was instructed to slowly move her pupils from the central point to the upper and outer sides, then in a straight line from the central point to the lower and inner sides before returning to the center point. On the 28th postoperative day, 2 weeks after initiating the exercises, the patient's EOM motion fully recovered. This case highlights the effectiveness of EOM exercises as a non-surgical treatment approach for improving recurrent EOM movement limitations in the absence of soft tissue herniation following surgical management of blowout fractures in children.</p>","PeriodicalId":52238,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":"24 3","pages":"133-138"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/69/91/acfs-2023-00178.PMC10365905.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9869031","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}
Ali Sundoro, Dany Hilmanto, Hardisiswo Soedjana, Ronny Lesmana, Kevin Leonard Suryadinata
{"title":"Cleft lip and palate surgery during COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia: a 36-month experience at the Bandung Cleft Lip and Palate Center.","authors":"Ali Sundoro, Dany Hilmanto, Hardisiswo Soedjana, Ronny Lesmana, Kevin Leonard Suryadinata","doi":"10.7181/acfs.2023.00213","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7181/acfs.2023.00213","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In Indonesia, the prevalence of cleft lip and palate increased from 0.08% to 0.12% between 2013 and 2018. Children with cleft deformities typically undergo staged surgery. However, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had negative impacts on the healthcare sector, including the suspension of elective procedures; this has raised concerns about the safety of performing surgery and the functional consequences of delaying treatment, the latter of which is associated with poor prognosis. The purpose of this study was to report the characteristics of clefts treated by the Bandung Cleft Lip and Palate Center team during the pandemic period.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This brief comparative study based on a chart review was conducted at the Bandung Cleft Lip and Palate Center. We statistically evaluated data from all patients treated between September 2018 and August 2021. Frequency analysis was performed to analyze the average number of each procedure by age before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Data from 18-month periods before (n = 460) and during (n = 423) the pandemic were compared. Cheiloplasty procedures were examined (pre-pandemic, n = 230; pandemic, n = 248); before the pandemic, 86.1% were performed according to the treatment protocol (patient < 1 year old), and this proportion non-significantly dropped to 80.6% during the pandemic (p = 0.904). Palatoplasty procedures were also compared (pre-pandemic, n = 160; pandemic, n = 139); the treatment protocol (patient 0.5-2 years old) was followed for 65.5% of procedures before the pandemic and 75.5% during the pandemic (p = 0.509). Additionally, 70 (mean age, 7.94 years) revision and other procedures were performed before the pandemic and 36 (mean age, 8.52 years) during the pandemic.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The cleft procedures performed at the Bandung Cleft Lip and Palate Center did not significantly change during the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>","PeriodicalId":52238,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":"24 3","pages":"111-116"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/8c/2a/acfs-2023-00213.PMC10365898.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10246364","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":"Surgical outcomes of suprafascial and subfascial radial forearm free flaps in head and neck reconstruction.","authors":"Sae Hwi Ki, Tae Jun Park, Jin Myung Yoon","doi":"10.7181/acfs.2023.00171","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7181/acfs.2023.00171","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Conventional radial forearm free flaps (RFFFs) are known to be safe, but can result in donor site complications. Based on our experiences with suprafascial and subfascial RFFFs, we evaluated the safety of flap survival and surgical outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a retrospective study of head and neck reconstructions using RFFFs from 2006 to 2021. Thirty-two patients underwent procedures using either subfascial (group A) or suprafascial (group B) dissection for flap elevation. Data were collected on patient characteristics, flap size, and donor and recipient complications, and the two groups were compared.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirteen of the 32 patients were in group A and 19 were in group B. Group A included 10 men and three women, with a mean age of 56.15 years, and group B included 16 men and three women, with a mean age of 59.11 years. The mean defect areas were 42.83 cm² and 33.32 cm², and the mean flap sizes were 50.96 cm² and 44.54 cm² in groups A and B, respectively. There were 13 donor site complications: eight (61.5%) in group A and five (26.3%) in group B. Flexor tendon exposure occurred in three patients in group A and in none in group B. All flaps survived completely. A recipient site complication occurred in two patients (15.4%) in group A and three patients (15.8%) in group B.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Complications and flap survival were similar between the two groups. However, tendon exposure at the donor site was less prevalent in the suprafascial group, and the treatment period was shorter. Based on our data, suprafascial RFFF is a reliable and safe procedure for reconstruction of the head and neck.</p>","PeriodicalId":52238,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":"24 3","pages":"105-110"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/f2/78/acfs-2023-00171.PMC10365904.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10246369","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}
Jung Hyun Hong, Changryul Claud Yi, Jae Woo Lee, Yong Chan Bae, Ryuck Seong Kim, Joo Hyoung Kim
{"title":"Lymphaticovenular anastomosis for Morbihan disease: a case report.","authors":"Jung Hyun Hong, Changryul Claud Yi, Jae Woo Lee, Yong Chan Bae, Ryuck Seong Kim, Joo Hyoung Kim","doi":"10.7181/acfs.2022.01067","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7181/acfs.2022.01067","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Morbihan disease (MD) is a very rare condition characterized by rosaceous or erythematous lymphedema on the upper twothirds of the face. A definitive management strategy for MD is lacking, and treatment is challenging. Herein, we present a case of persistent bilateral eyelid edema treated by lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) and lymph node-vein bypass surgery. The patient experienced persistent bilateral eyelid edema. Indocyanine green lymphography was performed, and the diagnosis of bilateral facial lymphedema was confirmed. On the right side, a preauricular lymphatic vessel was anastomosed to a vein. On the left side, lymphostomy on the preauricular lymph node was done, with anastomosis to the transected proximal end of the concomitant vein of the transverse facial artery. Furthermore, a preauricular lymphatic vessel was anastomosed to a vein. Eyelid edema decreased and progressively improved on both sides. The outcome of this case suggests that LVA and lymph node-vein bypass surgery are appropriate for treating persistent eyelid edema related to MD.</p>","PeriodicalId":52238,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":"24 3","pages":"124-128"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/29/6d/acfs-2022-01067.PMC10365902.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9865032","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":"A comprehensive review of surgical techniques in unilateral cleft lip repair.","authors":"Tae-Suk Oh, Young Chul Kim","doi":"10.7181/acfs.2023.00268","DOIUrl":"10.7181/acfs.2023.00268","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Unilateral cleft lip is a common congenital anomaly that affects the appearance and function of the upper lip and nose. Surgical repair of cleft lip aims to restore the normal anatomy and functionality of the affected structures. In recent years, several advances have been made in the field of cleft lip repair, including new surgical techniques and approaches. This comprehensive review discusses the surgical management of patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate and provides step-by-step instructions for the surgical procedures.</p>","PeriodicalId":52238,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":"24 3","pages":"91-104"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/99/8a/acfs-2023-00268.PMC10365900.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10227562","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}
Young Jun Kim, Min Hyub Choi, Ji Seon Cheon, Woo Young Choi
{"title":"Periorbital cutaneous angiomyolipoma: a case report","authors":"Young Jun Kim, Min Hyub Choi, Ji Seon Cheon, Woo Young Choi","doi":"10.7181/acfs.acfs.2022.01088","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7181/acfs.acfs.2022.01088","url":null,"abstract":"Angiomyolipomas are usually found in the kidneys of patients with tuberous sclerosis. They occur less frequently in organs such as the liver, the oral cavity, the nasal cavity, the heart, the large intestines, and the lungs. Angiomyolipomas of the skin are extremely rare, and cutaneous angiomyolipomas generally occur on the elbow, the ends of digits, the ear, and the glabella. Herein we present a rare case of angiomyolipoma occurring on the face—specifically, the right upper eyelid. We propose that upper eyelid angiomyolipoma is a hamartomatous, rather than neoplastic, lesion. Although angiomyolipoma in the periocular area is rare, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of clinically benign masses. and regular follow-up is warranted.","PeriodicalId":52238,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":"51 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135663725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Myung-Good Kim, Eong-Ho Ryu, Dong Min Lee, Tae-Seo Park, Ji-An Choi
{"title":"Micropipette tip intubation in rats as a replacement for conventional endotracheal tube intubation.","authors":"Myung-Good Kim, Eong-Ho Ryu, Dong Min Lee, Tae-Seo Park, Ji-An Choi","doi":"10.7181/acfs.2022.01081","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7181/acfs.2022.01081","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Endotracheal intubation is often necessary in the course of animal experiments, especially in craniofacial surgery. However, endotracheal intubation can be a major burden in this context. The authors performed simple and cost-saving method using a 200 μL yellow micropipette tip, and the success of this method was demonstrated by X-ray and autopsy. We used a total of 30 rats. After the rats were fixed with a plaster, the trachea and vocal cords were visualized with the tongue pulled back. Under direct visualization of the vocal cords, a curving micropipette tip was advanced into the trachea. This method can be learned quickly and applied successfully by general experimenters. We successfully intubated all 30 rats without any complications. The success rate of micropipette tip intubation was 100%. This procedure was performed by one experimenter within 2 to 3 minutes after induction of anesthesia. We demonstrated its superiority by X-ray and autopsy. Herein, we describe endotracheal intubation of rats using micropipette tips. To the best of our knowledge, this method is novel and represents the simplest and most efficient means of intubation in rats, providing an alternative to conventional endotracheal intubation.</p>","PeriodicalId":52238,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":"24 2","pages":"87-90"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/a6/30/acfs-2022-01081.PMC10165241.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9431267","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}
Inho Kang, Gyu Yong Jung, Min Jun Yong, Yujin Ahn, Joon Ho Lee
{"title":"Surgical treatment of postauricular hidradenitis suppurativa with delayed diagnosis: a case report and literature review.","authors":"Inho Kang, Gyu Yong Jung, Min Jun Yong, Yujin Ahn, Joon Ho Lee","doi":"10.7181/acfs.2023.00115","DOIUrl":"10.7181/acfs.2023.00115","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory condition that is difficult to diagnose, with a period of 10.0± 9.6 years from symptom onset to diagnosis. A 32-year-old Asian man presented with bilateral postauricular abscesses that first appeared 5 years previously. Despite several incisions and drainage, the symptoms only temporarily improved and continued to recur. On physical examination, chronic scars and sinus tracts were observed around the lesion. Postauricular HS was diagnosed, and surgical treatment was performed. We performed a wide excision and reconstructed the defect using a posterior auricular artery perforator-based keystone flap. Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of HS. The reconstruction was successful, and there was no recurrence for 2 years after surgery. HS is difficult to diagnose without specific attention. Although the postauricular region is not a typical site of HS, it can occur in this area. Therefore, if a patient presents with recurrent abscesses in the postauricular region, HS should be considered. Additionally, if HS is diagnosed in the postauricular region, wide excision with reconstruction using a posterior auricular artery perforator-based keystone flap can lead to a favorable outcome.</p>","PeriodicalId":52238,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":"24 2","pages":"73-77"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/85/74/acfs-2023-00115.PMC10165240.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9431265","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}
Yoon Kyu Chung, Min-Seok Kim, Jin Yong Shin, Nae-Ho Lee, Ae Ri An, Si-Gyun Roh
{"title":"Malignant melanoma associated with a plaque-type blue nevus of the cheek: a case report.","authors":"Yoon Kyu Chung, Min-Seok Kim, Jin Yong Shin, Nae-Ho Lee, Ae Ri An, Si-Gyun Roh","doi":"10.7181/acfs.2023.00024","DOIUrl":"10.7181/acfs.2023.00024","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Blue nevi, which are characterized by collections of pigment-producing melanocytes in the dermis, have a variety of clinicopathological characteristics. Plaque-type blue nevus (PTBN) is a variant of blue nevi. PTBN presents at birth or arises in early childhood, and it shows a combination of the features found in common blue nevus and cellular blue nevus. It is typically found on the dorsal surface of the hands and feet or on the head and neck, and it is usually benign and stable over time. However, reports have occasionally described malignant melanomas developing in or associated with a PTBN. Malignant blue nevi are most commonly found on the scalp. We report the case of an 88-year-old woman with a malignant melanoma associated with a PTBN of the cheek.</p>","PeriodicalId":52238,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":"24 2","pages":"78-82"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/83/fe/acfs-2023-00024.PMC10165239.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9431264","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}
Jong Hyun Park, Dong Hee Kang, Hong Bae Jeon, Hyonsurk Kim
{"title":"Orbital wall restoration with primary bone fragments in complex orbital fractures.","authors":"Jong Hyun Park, Dong Hee Kang, Hong Bae Jeon, Hyonsurk Kim","doi":"10.7181/acfs.2022.01116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7181/acfs.2022.01116","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Complex orbital fractures are impure orbital fractures because they involve the orbital walls and mid-facial bones. The author reported an orbital wall restoration technique in which the primary orbital wall fragments were restored to their prior position in complex orbital fractures in 2020. As a follow-up to a previous preliminary study, this study retrospectively reviewed the surgical results of complex orbital wall fractures over a 4-year period and compared the surgical outcomes by dividing them into groups with and without balloon restoration.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data of 939 patients with facial bone fractures between August 2018 and August 2022 were reviewed. Of these, 154 had complex orbital fractures. Among them, 44 and 110 underwent reduction with and without the balloon technique respectively. Pre- and postoperative Naugle exophthalmometer (Good-Lite Co.) scales were evaluated. The orbital volume and orbital volume ratio were calculated from preoperative and 6 months postoperative computed tomography images.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 154 patients with complex orbital fractures, 44 patients underwent restoration with the balloon technique, and 110 patients underwent restoration without it. The Naugle scale did not differ significantly between the two groups, but the orbital volume ratio significantly decreased by 3.32% and 2.39% in groups with and without the balloon technique and the difference in OVR was significantly greater in patients in the balloon restoration group compared with the control group. Postoperative balloon rupture occurred in six out of 44 cases (13.64%). None of the six patients with balloon rupture showed significant enophthalmos at 6 months of follow-up.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The balloon rupture rate was 13.64% (6/44 cases) with marginal screw fixation, blunt screws, and extra protection with a resorbable foam dressing. Furthermore, we restored the orbital wall with primary orbital fragments using balloon support in complex orbital wall fractures.</p>","PeriodicalId":52238,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":"24 2","pages":"52-58"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/48/ed/acfs-2022-01116.PMC10165238.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9437964","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}