Chi Hyun Lee, Changryul Claud Yi, Yong Chan Bae, Jae Woo Lee, Byung-Joo Lee, Joo Hyoung Kim
{"title":"Transdermal scopolamine for the treatment of recurrent parotid sialocele: a case report.","authors":"Chi Hyun Lee, Changryul Claud Yi, Yong Chan Bae, Jae Woo Lee, Byung-Joo Lee, Joo Hyoung Kim","doi":"10.7181/acfs.2023.00360","DOIUrl":"10.7181/acfs.2023.00360","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Recurrent parotid sialocele is rare and challenging to treat. Treatment options are limited for cases of parotid sialocele that recur despite ductal ligation. This case study presents a patient who underwent wide excision of the right buccal mucosa due to squamous cell carcinoma. During the wide excision, a segment of the parotid duct was excised, and ductal ligation was performed to prevent the occurrence of a sialocele, followed by reconstruction using a folded anterolateral thigh free flap. Twenty-two days after surgery, parotid sialocele occurred despite the initial ductal ligation and subsequent ductal ligation was performed; however, the sialocele recurred. As an alternative therapeutic option, a transdermal scopolamine patch was applied for 3 weeks, with one patch used every 3 days. The results were encouraging, with complete resolution of the sialocele. A transdermal scopolamine offers a noninvasive, convenient method of treating parotid sialocele with minimal side effects. The successful outcome of this case suggests that a transdermal scopolamine can be an effective therapeutic option for recurrent parotid sialocele in conjunction with surgical treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":52238,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":"25 1","pages":"44-47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10924789/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140095111","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":"Clinical characteristics of pediatric nasal bone fractures by age group.","authors":"Jun Woo Kim, Dong Gil Han","doi":"10.7181/acfs.2023.00514","DOIUrl":"10.7181/acfs.2023.00514","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The clinical characteristics of pediatric nasal fractures can vary depending on the child's age, social activities, and environment. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze these characteristics in different age groups.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We retrospectively reviewed of a series of patients aged under 12 years who received treatment between 2013 and 2021. The initial study design involved dividing the patients into four age groups, corresponding to different developmental ages, but there were no cases in infants aged 0 to 1 year. Therefore, the patients were divided into three groups: group I, between 2 and 5; group II, between 6 and 9; and group III, between 10 and 12 years of age. The following parameters were evaluated: sex, age, etiology, fracture type and severity, and the incidence of septal injuries.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In total, 98 patients were included in this study. In group III, the ratio of boys to girls was 3.88:1, exceeding the overall ratio of 1.97:1. The most common cause varied with age: slipping down in group I, bumping accidents in group II, and sports accidents in group III. Concomitant septal injuries were present in 4.17% of patients in group I, 5.71% of patients in group II, and 28.21% of patients in group III.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Increasing age was accompanied by a greater tendency for male predominance and a higher prevalence of sports-related causes and septal injuries. Violence was infrequent but started to become a contributing factor during school age. These varying environmental factors across age groups can offer valuable insights into the epidemiology and clinical characteristics of pediatric nasal bone fractures.</p>","PeriodicalId":52238,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":"24 6","pages":"273-277"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10766506/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139099212","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}
Vu Hoang Nguyen, Lin Cheng-Kuan, Tuan Anh Nguyen, Trang Huu Ngoc Thao Cai
{"title":"Facial artery: anatomical variations in the perioral region in cadavers.","authors":"Vu Hoang Nguyen, Lin Cheng-Kuan, Tuan Anh Nguyen, Trang Huu Ngoc Thao Cai","doi":"10.7181/acfs.2023.00493","DOIUrl":"10.7181/acfs.2023.00493","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In recent years, there has been an increase in reports of perioral vascular complications resulting from filler injections, such as necrosis of the lip or alar rim, occlusion, and in severe cases, blindness. Conversely, the use of perioral arterial flaps is becoming more prevalent in the treatment of cleft lips, cancer, and trauma. A thorough understanding of perioral arteries is essential to minimize complications and maximize the success of these flaps. However, the course of the facial artery (FA) in the perioral region remains incompletely understood. The aim of this study was to describe the variations of the FA in the perioral region.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We dissected 52 embalmed and formaldehyde-fixed Vietnamese cadavers. We then studied the size and distribution of perioral arteries in 102 specimens.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The superior labial artery (SLA) was the most common branch, occurring in 87.25% of cadavers, followed by the inferior labial artery (ILA) at 78.43%. The SLA primarily originated above the mouth corner (cheilion), accounting for 91.01% of cases, and predominantly exhibited a tortuous course within the submucosa (78.65%). The ILA's branching pattern varied, but it was primarily located below the cheilion (91.25%). The ILA also followed a twisted path, generally within the submucosa. The ILA exhibited two patterns: the typical pattern, distributed at the vermilion border of the lower lip (8.82%), and the horizontal labiomental artery pattern, which ran horizontally in the middle of the lower lip area (69.61%). At their origin, the SLA and ILA had average external diameters of 1.29 mm and 1.28 mm, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Numerous anatomical variations in the FA in the perioral region were found. A detailed anatomic description, suggested landmarks, and angiography before the procedure will be useful to help doctors avoid complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":52238,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":"24 6","pages":"266-272"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10766500/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139099214","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}
Da Som Kim, Yi Jun Moon, Ho Jin Park, Seung-Ha Park
{"title":"Oronasal fistula reconstruction using tongue flap with simultaneous iliac bone graft: a case report.","authors":"Da Som Kim, Yi Jun Moon, Ho Jin Park, Seung-Ha Park","doi":"10.7181/acfs.2022.00948","DOIUrl":"10.7181/acfs.2022.00948","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The ultimate goal of cleft palate repair is to achieve an intact palate with the separation of the oral and nasal cavities. However, some patients develop an oronasal fistula in the secondary palate after palatoplasty. Postoperatively, a secondary palatal oronasal fistula may develop, leading to functional problems. In this study, we describe a patient with recurrent oronasal fistula and alveolar cleft with multiple failed previous reconstructions at another clinic. The oronasal fistula and alveolar cleft were repaired using a tongue flap and an iliac bone graft, respectively. The patient demonstrated excellent clinical progress with no recurrence of the oronasal fistula at the 1-year follow-up.</p>","PeriodicalId":52238,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"284-287"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10766499/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49693811","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}
Yooseok Ha, Yunsung Park, Hyunwoo Kyung, Sang-Ha Oh
{"title":"Alar crease as a donor site for the extension limb of modified nasolabial V-Y advancement flap.","authors":"Yooseok Ha, Yunsung Park, Hyunwoo Kyung, Sang-Ha Oh","doi":"10.7181/acfs.2023.00402","DOIUrl":"10.7181/acfs.2023.00402","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The traditional nasolabial V-Y advancement flap is widely used for midface reconstruction, particularly for the lower third of the nose and upper lip, as its color and texture are similar to these areas. However, it provides insufficient tissue to cover large defects and cannot restore the nasal convexity, nasal ala, and adjacent tissues. The purpose of this study is to investigate the modified nasolabial V-Y advancement flap with extension limbs the along alar crease for the reconstruction of complex midface defects.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective analysis of 18 patients, who underwent reconstruction with the modified nasolabial V-Y advancement flap, was performed between September 2014 and December 2022. An extension limb was added along the alar crease, adjacent to the defect area, and was hinged down as a transposition flap at the end of the advancement flap.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The extension limb along the alar crease successfully covered large and complicated defects, including those of the ala, the alar rim, the alar base, the nostrils, and the upper lip, with minor complications.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The alar crease is a good donor site for the reconstruction of large and complex nasal and upper lip defects.</p>","PeriodicalId":52238,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":"24 6","pages":"260-265"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10766505/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139099211","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}
Jun Ho Choi, Seung Yeon Choi, Jae Ha Hwang, Kwang Seog Kim, Sam Yong Lee
{"title":"Isolated unilateral temporalis muscle hypertrophy of unknown etiology: a case report and literature review.","authors":"Jun Ho Choi, Seung Yeon Choi, Jae Ha Hwang, Kwang Seog Kim, Sam Yong Lee","doi":"10.7181/acfs.2023.00458","DOIUrl":"10.7181/acfs.2023.00458","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The initial instance of isolated unilateral temporalis muscle hypertrophy (IUTMH) was reported in 1990. Since then, only few cases have been documented. The cause of this condition remains ambiguous; however, it is presumed to be linked to compensatory and stress-induced hypertrophy. We introduce a rare case of the diagnosis and treatment of IUTMH. A 39-year-old woman presented with a steadily enlarging pain-free swelling on the left side of her face, first noticed a month ago. Apart from a hyperthyroidism medication regimen her medical history was unremarkable. She had no history of temporomandibular joint disease, bruxism, surgery, or trauma. However, she complained of having been under substantial stress lately. Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging revealed asymmetric temporalis muscle hypertrophy. The treatment plan consisted of administering type A botulinum toxin injections into left temporalis muscle, supplemented by lifestyle changes and relaxation techniques. At a follow-up visit 9 months after the injections, the muscle contour was normalized both in physical and in radiologic examinations. While further supportive evidence is needed, it can be anticipated that cosmetic treatment with botulinum toxin, rather than surgical interventions, will become the standard treatment of IUTMH.</p>","PeriodicalId":52238,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":"24 6","pages":"278-283"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10766504/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139099215","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":"Genetic determinants of periosteum-mediated craniofacial bone regeneration: a systematic review.","authors":"Eyituoyo Okoturo","doi":"10.7181/acfs.2023.00381","DOIUrl":"10.7181/acfs.2023.00381","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Periosteum-mediated bone regeneration (PMBR) is a recognized method for mandibular reconstruction. Despite its unpredictable nature and the limited degree to which it is understood, it does not share the concerns of developmental changes to donor and recipient tissues that other treatment options do. The definitive role of the periosteum in bone regeneration in any mammal remains largely unexplored. The purpose of this study was to identify the genetic determinants of PMBR in mammals through a systematic review.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Our search methodology was designed in accordance with the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis) guidelines. We conducted a quality assessment of each publication, and evaluated the differences in gene expression between days 7 and 15.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of four studies satisfied the inclusion criteria. The subjects and tissues examined in these studies were Wistar rat calvaria in two studies, mini-pigs in one study, and calves and mice in one study. Three out of the four studies achieved the necessary quality score of ≥ 3. Gene expression analysis showed increased activity of genes responsible for angiogenesis, cytokine activities, and immune-inflammatory responses on day 7. Additionally, genes related to skeletal development and signaling pathways were upregulated on day 15. Conclusions: The results suggest that skeletal morphogenesis is regulated by genes associated with skeletal development, and the gene expression patterns of PMBR may be characterized by specific pathways.</p>","PeriodicalId":52238,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"251-259"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10766501/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10359914","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":"Dear members of the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association.","authors":"Dong Gil Han","doi":"10.7181/acfs.2023.00619","DOIUrl":"10.7181/acfs.2023.00619","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":52238,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":"24 6","pages":"292"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10766503/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139099213","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}
Keun Hyung Kim, Hoon Kim, Soo Yeon Lim, In Chang Koh
{"title":"Periantral fungal abscess after zygoma reduction: a case report.","authors":"Keun Hyung Kim, Hoon Kim, Soo Yeon Lim, In Chang Koh","doi":"10.7181/acfs.2023.00353","DOIUrl":"10.7181/acfs.2023.00353","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This case report describes our treatment of a persistent periantral abscess in a 35-year-old woman. The abscess developed following a zygoma-reduction surgery, during which a preexisting fungal ball had not been addressed. Our comprehensive treatment approach included functional endoscopic sinus surgery, fungal ball removal, abscess drainage, and debridement. Two weeks postoperatively, the patient's symptoms had resolved. A 6-month postoperative follow-up revealed no signs of recurrence or complications, and the patient reported satisfactory functional and aesthetic results. This case underscores the importance of thorough preoperative evaluations and raises awareness about the potential risks of untreated asymptomatic pathologies, which can potentially progress and lead to further complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":52238,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":"24 6","pages":"288-291"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10766502/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139099216","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}
Jun Ho Choi, Soo Hyuk Lee, Jae Ha Hwang, Kwang Seog Kim, Sam Yong Lee
{"title":"Solitary fibrous tumor in the temporalis muscle: a case report and literature review.","authors":"Jun Ho Choi, Soo Hyuk Lee, Jae Ha Hwang, Kwang Seog Kim, Sam Yong Lee","doi":"10.7181/acfs.2023.00199","DOIUrl":"10.7181/acfs.2023.00199","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is an infrequently occurring neoplasm most commonly observed in the pleura, but it can develop in the head and neck region in occasional cases. However, no reports have described SFT in the temporalis muscle. Herein, we present the first known case of SFT in the temporalis muscle. A 47-year-old man complained of a painless palpable mass on his right temple. Facial enhanced computed tomography identified a 4.0× 2.9× 1.4 cm mass presenting as a vascular tumor in the right temporalis muscle under the zygomatic arch. The mass was excised from the right temporalis muscle under general anesthesia. A histopathologic examination revealed that the mass was an SFT. No complications occurred after surgery, including functional disability or sensory loss. The patient was followed up for 3 months without complications. Although SFT in extrapulmonary regions is rare, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of masses that occur in the temporal area.</p>","PeriodicalId":52238,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Craniofacial Surgery","volume":"24 5","pages":"230-235"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10622951/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71429022","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}