Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

 British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Effect of bimaxillary orthognathic surgery on dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint: a retrospective study of 500 consecutive cases

Publication date: Available online 27 June 2019Source: British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAuthor(s): W.B. Kretschmer, G. Baciuţ, M. Baciuţ, R. SaderAbstractWe investigated the effect of bimaxillary orthognathic surgery on symptoms in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and predictive factors for postoperative dysfunction. A total of 500 patients with different craniofacial deformities who were having bimaxillary orthognathic surgery were assessed for overjet, overbite, maximal mouth opening,...

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Overnight endotracheal intubation in patients who have free-flap reconstruction of the head and neck: a cautionary note

Publication date: Available online 27 June 2019Source: British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAuthor(s): C.J. Henry, M. Halligan, A. Bozic, C.P. Barry

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 Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - Published Ahead-of-Print

Zygomatic Rotation-Advancement: A New Concept for the Correction of Exorbitism in Patients With Syndromic Craniosynostosis

Background: The exophthalmos and class III malocclusion seen in Crouzon syndrome can be treated by Le Fort III advancement/distraction. However, reconstructive options for zygomatic retrusion are limited. The authors describe the repair of isolated exorbitism in a patient with Crouzon syndrome, via bilateral zygomatic rotation-advancement. Methods: A 34-year-old woman with Crouzon syndrome complained of exorbitism and malar hypoplasia. Four years prior, she declined Le Fort III advancement...

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - Published Ahead-of-Print

Mon Jun 24, 2019 03:00

Review of “The Current State of Surgical Ergonomics Education in U.S. Surgical Training-A Survey Study” by Epstein S et al. in Ann Surg 269: 778-784, 2019

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Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - Published Ahead-of-Print

Mon Jun 24, 2019 03:00

Cranial Suture Anchor Temporalis Resuspension: A New Technique to Reconstruct Temporal Hollowing After Craniotomy

Introduction: Proper temporalis resuspension following craniotomy or craniectomy is necessary to prevent significant temporofacial deformity. Several methods of temporalis reconstruction have been described with varying success; currently there are no reports of suture anchor utilization. Methods: A patient is presented displaying successful temporalis resuspension using suture anchor fixation. An incision was made in the temporal hair-bearing scalp to access and lengthen the retracted temporalis...

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - Published Ahead-of-Print

Mon Jun 24, 2019 03:00