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Can orbital fat, muscle and haematoma be differentiated using computer tomography region of interest analysis in the evaluation of orbital floor injuries?
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Introduction: Orbital injuries can pose significant diagnostic challenges particularly in the young where there may be few clinical signs to aid the clinician. Often this diagnostic dilemma results in a period of observation as oedema resolves or alternatively, surgical intervention based on the presumption of herniated orbital contents within the maxillary antrum.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kavin Andi, J. Makdissi, S.B. Holmes Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
The use of the short preauricular incision in access to the TMJEmail this article to a colleague.
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The access to the TMJ and zygomatic arch as described by Al-Kayat and Bramley represents a seminal and oft quoted work. The original paper deals with the skin incision, together with management of the fascial tissues avoiding the upper branches of the facial nerve.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Simon Holmes, Chris Bridle, Sonia Alam Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Intraoperative 3-dimensional imaging in maxillofacial surgery; early experiencesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Introduction: 2D intraoperative imaging is of limited value in Maxillofacial surgery due to the complex nature of head and neck anatomy. Recent advances offering three dimensional imaging using Cone Beam CT type acquisition has added a wealth of information enabling the surgeon to view complex anatomical structures, position of implants and fixation devices intraoperatively.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sherif Bayoumi, S.F. Mustafa, S. Bhatia, A.W. Sugar, P.W. Baxter, S.J. Key Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
1949–1957 and 2008–2009: a comparative study of orbito-zygomatic complex fractures in BirminghamEmail this article to a colleague.
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Introduction and aims: Orbito-zygomatic complex fractures are among the most common facial fractures now managed by maxillofacial surgeons, yet there has been little comparative work describing how fracture patterns and management have evolved over the previous century. The aims of this study were to compare recent data from University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) detailing demographics, aetiology, symptomology, radiological classification and management with a similar study conducted in the same region 50 years previously.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Joseph Ward, J. Dhanda, A. Tanday, R. Williams Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
10-Year review of the cancer service in CardiffEmail this article to a colleague.
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A 10-year retrospective review of Oral Cancer treatment at the maxillofacial unit Cardiff is presented. Utilising the Walton database, the stage of the disease at presentation, the resection and the type of neck dissection performed, the method of reconstruction and the primary site and neck recurrence as well as survival rates are presented. There is a follow up period of between 2 and 12 years. A previous presentation with a subsequent published paper by the senior author emphasised the shortcomings of the supraomohyoid neck dissection and the need for the inclusion of level IV and this presentation will support these views.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Cellan Vaughan Thomas, Mike Fardy Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Auricular graft vs chemotherapy in the management of craniomandibular ankylosisEmail this article to a colleague.
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Introduction: A variety of techniques for the management of craniomandibular ankylosis have been described. However, no single technique has proved entirely satisfactory. These techniques pose a significant challenge due to a high incidence of recurrence.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Mohamed Bahaa Khidr, Mohamed Foda, Fatma Zaiton, Hazim Tantawy Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
The difficulties and logistics of running a National Facial Injury Survey (NFIS)Email this article to a colleague.
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Introduction: The second UK NFIS was conducted from 12/09/08 to 19/09/08 documenting the results of 8740 injuries in 196 Emergency departments. It followed the first NFIS in 1997 and was designed to allow comparison but also to develop themes from the first audit.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Laura Louisa Ganpot, Iain Hutchison, Fran Ridout, Patrick Magennis Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
TMJ hemi-arthroplasty with metal fossa-eminence prothesis for degenerative joint changes: a six-year retrospective auditEmail this article to a colleague.
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We report 65% of the patients experienced an improvement in pain, 58% had an improvement in mouth opening and 19% had an improvement in joint clicking. Seventy percent of the joints operated on did not need further revision surgery. We also present the improvement of these symptoms based on the analog scale.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ricardo Imtiaz Mohammed-Ali, Ankur Sahai, Peter Korczak Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
The second UK National Facial Injury Survey: the demography, aetiology, nature of injury and treatmentEmail this article to a colleague.
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Introduction: The second UK National Facial Injury Survey (NFIS) was conducted exactly 11 years after the first in 1997. The findings of the first study have been used by the Department of Health and governments including the USA to inform policies. The previous paper on the 2007 study focussed on the high proportion of serious injuries affecting the 15–25 age group and the association with alcohol consumption in the 4h preceding injury.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Muna Jalo, P. Magennis, F. Ridout, I. Hutchison, W. Marcenes Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Screw retrieval of the proximal fragment: a simple method of reduction and stabilisation of intracapsular condylar fracturesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Introduction: The authors of this paper acknowledge the difficulties that arise when attempting to reduce and stabilise some fractures of the condyle and in particular intracapsular fractures. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the use of screw retrieval of the proximal fragment and the benefits of its use for reduction and stabilisation of the fractured condylar head prior to fixation.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Simon David Jones, M. Mommaerts, A. Sugar Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Collecting the evidence for research; a clinical craniomaxillofacial trauma and emergencies databaseEmail this article to a colleague.
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Introduction: The Royal London Hospital Maxillofacial Trauma and Emergencies database was first implemented in 1998 as a method of collecting out of hour's activity using a proprietary Microsoft® Access™ written database.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kavin Andi, N.A. Ali, J.L.B. Carter, I.L. Hutchison Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Therapeutic benefits of TMJ arthroscopy and arthrocentesis: a prospective outcome assessmentEmail this article to a colleague.
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Patients who fail to respond to routine conservative measures for TMJ related pain, restriction and locking may be submitted to diagnostic arthroscopy or arthrocentesis, both of which are associated with significant therapeutic improvement in 70% or more patients. There is no current data on improvements in mouth opening and lateral deviations achieved during and following arthroscopy. This prospective audit presents 140 patients treated between 2006 and 2008 from one surgeon's practice who have been followed up at least once at 6 weeks following arthroscopy or arthrocentesis.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Nabeela Ahmed, Andrew J. Sidebottom, Mary O’Connor Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Day-case surgery for OMFS trauma: experience from our first 100 patientsEmail this article to a colleague.
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We report on our experience of the first 100 patients treated in this way from January 2007 to July 2008.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jonathan Collier, Saadia Farooq, Deborah Parminter, Christopher Bridle, Simon Holmes Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Treatment of temporomandibular joint ankylosisEmail this article to a colleague.
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Introduction: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis in children does not only disturb mandibular growth but also hinders facial skeletal development. Aim: The purpose of this study was to review long-term results of TMJ reconstruction with distraction after arthroplasty in young patients with TMJ ankylosis performed under one procedure.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Miroslaw Zbigniew Kulewicz Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
The management of the penetrating ocular injuryEmail this article to a colleague.
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We present our experience of 25 traumatically injured globes over a period of four years. The mechanism of injury was bomb blast (3 cases), gunshot (2 cases), glass (15 cases), knife (2), dog assault (1 case), military RPG (1 case) and firework injury (1 case).
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Simon Holmes, Andrew Coombes, Vicky Cohen, Chris Bridle, Sonia Alam Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Randomised controlled trial of Lugol's iodine in head and neck cancer surgery (LIHNCS trial)Email this article to a colleague.
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We report interim data from a multicentre randomised controlled trial evaluating this technique.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: James Anthony McCaul, D.N. Sutton, J.C. Devine, D. Gouldesbrough, G. Bryson, D. McLelland, J.D. McMahon Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Ballistic injuries of the head and neck—managing unconventional injuriesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Background: The conflict in Afghanistan has given Military Maxillofacial surgeons a unique challenge in dealing with ballistic injuries. UK maxillofacial surgeons based at the Role 3 Multinational Medical Unit (MMU) at Kandahar have faced a high intensity of challenging cases providing both resuscitative care and definitive surgery. The recent emergence of global terrorism has meant that these kind of injuries are no longer confined to the battlefield. The principles of dealing with their consequences should be a part of every maxillofacial surgeons armamentarium.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Colin MacIver, Andrew Monaghan Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Incidence of cervical metastasis in maxillary oral squamous cell carcinoma: a retrospective reviewEmail this article to a colleague.
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Current management of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) originating in the oral mucosa of the maxilla with no evidence of cervical node metastasis (cN0) involves no elective therapy to the neck, unless the neck is to be entered for vascular access.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Angela Boodhooa, Dimitrios Nikolarakos, Brang Lin, Graham Smith, Nicholas Hyde, Phil Wilson Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Military maxillofacial injuries treated at the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine: June 2001 to December 2007Email this article to a colleague.
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Introduction: Since its formation in June 2001, the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine (RCDM) in Birmingham has treated the majority of significant maxillofacial injuries sustained by British military personnel while serving abroad.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: John Breeze, A.J. Gibbons, N.J. Opie, A.M. Monaghan Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Management of cutaneous SCC of the face and scalp in DorsetEmail this article to a colleague.
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Aim: To review the management of patients who were diagnosed with new cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the face and scalp within Dorset, comparing outcomes depending on different treatment modalities.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Niall McLeod Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Open reduction of fractured mandibular condyles: an audit comparing an intraoral and extraoral approachEmail this article to a colleague.
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Introduction: Mandibular condylar fractures can be treated by closed reduction with intermaxillary fixation or open reduction with plate and screw fixation (ORIF). Plate and screw fixation can be performed either through an intraoral or extraoral approach.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Joanna Pararajasingham, Christoph Huppa, Kathleen Fan Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Do guidelines for skin cancer excision margins correlate with clinical practice? Are we removing too much or too little?Email this article to a colleague.
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Abstract: In Non Melanotic Skin Cancer (NMSC) the assessment of surgical clearance is relevant to the risk of recurrence. The aim of this prospective study of 61 patients was to investigate the assessment, and accuracy of macroscopic surgical margins in NMSC's at time of excision and compare this with the histological margins following laboratory processing using digital photography to record and measure these margins.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Roger Currie, V. McTaggart, E.R. Nairn, W.S. Hislop Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Analysis of 51 mandibular condyle fractures treated by open reduction and internal fixationEmail this article to a colleague.
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We fixed 51 condyles on 44 patients. Ages ranged from 13 to 83. Our operating surgeons were SpRs (73% of cases) with consultants in 20% of cases. The most common injury pattern fixed was a condylar fracture with a contralateral parasymphysis (45% of cases) followed by bilateral condyles only (12.5% of cases). We operated on seven cases where there was an isolated condyle fracture only.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Stephen Walsh, Greg Gerrard, Jeremy Collyer Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Mouth cancer as a tool for preventing or reducing smoking amongst teenagersEmail this article to a colleague.
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Introduction: Smoking is the scourge of today's society. Mouth cancer has not been used as a tool for preventing or reducing smoking prevalence to a great degree. Previously, oral and maxillofacial surgeons have not been used to deliver messages about smoking and mouth cancer. The aim of this research was to assess whether a graphic presentation on mouth cancer victims delivered by surgeons was an effective means of preventing or reducing smoking amongst teenagers.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Iain Hutchison, Fran Ridout, Allan Hackshaw, Stephen Sutton, Ken Gannon, Ann Charlton, Sharon Cheung Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Improving the soft tissue drape in high energy midfacial trauma using the endotineEmail this article to a colleague.
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Increasing sophistication in the management of injuries of the facial skeleton yields predictable result for even the most complicated fracture configurations. The importance of the contribution of soft tissue drape is increasingly recognised, and if poor may compromise the bone result.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Simon Holmes, Andrew Coombes, Santdeep Paun, Tom Matthews Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
The peroneal artery perforator flap for two surface composite reconstruction in oro-facial malignancy defectsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Introduction: Full thickness composite defects of the oral cavity after oncological ablation may pose a difficult reconstructive problem when reasonable bony length is required to replace resected mandible. The most common reconstructive options are flaps of the sub-scapular system, however, the bulk of their soft tissue part present a major disadvantage in the facial reconstruction. In addition the length of the available bone is rather limited exceeding not more than 10–12cm. Whilst the DCIA-based iliac free flap can provide good bone stock and a skin paddle, multiple osteotomies are required for extended lengths to re...
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Alistair Cobb, K. Karavidas, V. Bousdras, N. Dulguerov, C. Liew, N. Kalavreazos Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Distraction of a fibula flap reconstructed mandible with a novel distractor for optimal implant rehabilitationEmail this article to a colleague.
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Objective: This case highlights the use of a custom-made distractor (Synthes GmbH, Oberdorf, Switzerland), used to increase bone height prior to dental implant placement, in two patients with vertical bone deficiency following reconstruction of their mandible with a fibular flap.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Vasilis Bousdras, A. Cobb, B. Lalabekyan, K. Karavidas, N. Kalavrezos Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Correction of secondary deformities of cleft lipEmail this article to a colleague.
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We present techniques to correct some of the common secondary deformities such as whistle deformity, white roll discrepancy, deficiency of the vermillion border of the upper lip and alar rim defects.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Rajshree Jayarajan, N. Ravindranathan Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
A C-shaped fibula, anatomical variant and potential cause of flap failureEmail this article to a colleague.
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We describe an extreme variant of this which produced a C-shaped cross-section.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sarah Lee, Benjamin Collard, Ioannis Papakostas, Luke Cascarini, Andrew Lyons Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Preliminary outcome of Medpore implants in cleft patientsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Introduction: Onlay implants with biocompatible materials for cosmesis and to correct structural defects has become common practice in Facial Plastic Surgery. Medpore, a porous polyethylene implant material which is customized to different shapes and sizes proves to be an ideal onlay material with better bony integration.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Andre Kichenaradjou, Victoria Beale, Piet Haers Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
A survey of consultant members of the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons regarding experience and management of patients with bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jawsEmail this article to a colleague.
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This consultant survey of the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons has three aims. Firstly to estimate the numbers of patients screened for oral health before starting intravenous bisphosphonate. Secondly to gain an indication of the use of antibiotics in patients taking bisphosphonates who are having extraction of a lower first molar tooth. Finally to gain an idea of the numbers of new and currently managed cases of Bisphosphonate OsteoNecrosis of the Jaw (BONJ) in the last year and how many of those had healed.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Janet Hung, S.N. Rogers, A.J. Barber, D. Lowe Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
The mesioangular third molar—to extract or not to extract? Analysis of 776 consecutive third molarsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Introduction: Distal caries in lower second molars has been associated with mesioangular third molars. Caries detection and restoration is difficult and can lead to the need for restoration, root canal treatment or in some cases extraction of the second molar.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Richard Thomas Allen, Helen Witherow, Jeremy Collyer, Richard Roper-Hall, Adeel Nazir, Geo Mathew Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Facial ulceration associated with nicorandilEmail this article to a colleague.
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Nicorandil is a potassium channel activator that is prescribed for angina pectoris. It causes sustained dilatation of both peripheral and coronary resistance arterioles. It also dilates venous capacitance vessels and epicardial coronary arteries due to its nitrate effect.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Magdalen Foo Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
The use of PACS and negative imaging in predicting the risk of inferior dental nerve injuryEmail this article to a colleague.
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Introduction: With the advent of digital imaging and new computer softwares a variety of radiograph viewing options is available to the clinician. This paper looks at negative imaging of orthopantograms to predict the relationship of the inferior dental nerve to third molars.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kishore Shekar, Mark Singh, Helen Spencer, T.K. Mellor, P.A. Brennan Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
A 7-year retrospective analysis of the outcome of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in osteoradionecrosis patients treated at the London Hyperbaric Medicine UnitEmail this article to a colleague.
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Introduction: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is part of the armamentarium in the management of radiation-induced pathologies. The most recognised protocol for the use of HBOT in the treatment of osteoradionecrosis (ORN) was published by Marx.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Nicholas Clifford, N. Clifford, J. Christou, J. Collier, C. Bridle, S. Harrison Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
The effect of reported penicillin allergy on the in-hospital treatment of dentally related facial cellulitisEmail this article to a colleague.
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Introduction: Oral and Maxillofacial Departments are seeing increasing numbers of patients with dentally related facial cellulitis (DFC). Treatment is commonly with a penicillin-based antibiotic, however 10% of the population have a self-reported penicillin allergy and receive alternative treatment as a result.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Elizabeth Anne Gruber, A. Bhaskaran, D.J. Courtney Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Infective endocarditis and antibiotic prophylaxis—what do our Cardiac colleagues think? A national surveyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Introduction: The National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines introduced in 2008 have significantly altered the practice of performing exodontia on patients potentially at risk of developing infective endocarditis (IE). Referrals suggest however, that the cardiac care services continue to make recommendations contradictory to NICE.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Thomas Barry, M. Buah, S. Crank, S. Lou, P. Korczak, D. Laugharne, K. Jones, A. Dickenson Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
The management of patients with oral and maxillofacial infections: applying the evidence to clinical practiceEmail this article to a colleague.
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Introduction: The management of infection in the head and neck is a topic of considerable interest and has national significance. In 2008 the ECDPC co-ordinated the first European antibiotics awareness day across 30 countries to highlight the serious consequences of incorrect use of antibiotics.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Scott Rice, Christopher Bridle Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
The management of lacrimal duct injuriesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Traumatic injuries of the lacrimal duct are relatively common and the source of significant morbidity and litigation. Lacrimal drainage injuries occur following both penetrating eyelid trauma, and blunt trauma to the nasoorbitoethmoid system.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Simon Holmes, Andrew Coombes, Santdeep Paun, Sapna Dave Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Deaths following chemotherapy—lessons to be learntEmail this article to a colleague.
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This study examines the process of care for 1044 patients who died within 30 days of receiving chemotherapy. The majority of patients received chemotherapy for palliation of disease, but there was a high level of toxicity, and in many cases, decisions were not being taken within the MDT, and information and consent were inadequate. Less than 50% of cases were judged by specialist advisors to have received good care. Seven patients received chemotherapy for head and neck cancers, and none of these were judged to have received good care. Recommendations for improving the quality of care will be presented.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ian C. Martin, Neil Smith, Heather Cooper Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Incidence of wound dehiscence and lower lid ectropion after infraorbital access incision closure with Indermil following naso-orbital and orbito-malar trauma. Prospective study of 30 consecutive patientsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Introduction: Standard wound closure using conventional suture techniques is the established method for access skin incision closure following skeletal orbital trauma. The completion of a prospective study using the technique for elective parotid surgery encouraged us to expand the application of this method to post-traumatic orbital surgery access incision closure. Some concern exists in the literature regarding a possible higher rate of wound dehiscence associated with the use of tissue adhesives. We set up this study to explore this association further.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Gillian Greenhill, Barry O’Regan, S. Bhopal Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Immediate ex vivo optical coherence tomography of suspicious oral lesionsEmail this article to a colleague.
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In this study, we compared findings of optical coherence tomography (OCT) with histopathology results of suspicious oral lesions to assess the feasibility of OCT in identifying pathological tissue.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Zaid Hamdoon, Waseem Jerjes, Tahwinder Upile, Gordon McKenzie, Christian S. Betz, Ann Sandison, Amrita Jay, Colin Hopper Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Trends in craniofacial surgery at Birmingham—the story of a decadeEmail this article to a colleague.
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This study looked at the trends in craniofacial surgery at the Childrens Hospital, Birmingham over a 10-year period from 1997 to 2006. Methods: This is a retrospective study of all consecutive craniofacial surgeries at the Craniofacial Supra-regional Unit, Childrens Hospital, Birmingham. Only those children were included whose demographic and surgical details were available in the hospital database, theatre notes and case notes. We have compared the years 1997–2001 and 2002–2006.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ojas Prince Krishnan, P. Praveen, Martin Evans, Stephen Dover Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
The current role of the pedicled pectoralis major flap in reconstructive head and neck surgeryEmail this article to a colleague.
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Introduction: The pedicled pectoralis major myocutaneous flap has long been superseded as the reconstruction of first choice for major head and neck ablative surgery by the development of free tissue transfer techniques. The aim of this study is to evaluate the current use and indications of the pedicled pectoralis major flap in modern oncological surgical practice.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Stephen Crank, J.P. Hayter, C.M.E. Avery Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Influence of thread geometry on in vitro behaviour of IMF-screwsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Intermaxillary fixation (IMF) is often used for treatment of fractures and for occlusion adjustment in the jaw. Many companies offer IMF screws for these applications. Good in vivo performance depends on ease of handling and soft tissue preservation where handling is determined by the following factors:
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Adrian Spiegel, Dirk Thiel Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
An algorithm for midfacial prosthetic rehabillitationEmail this article to a colleague.
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We present an algorithm for prosthetic rehabilitation for simple maxillary defects, and extended defects to include the orbit and nose. A variety of techniques are used to aid retention including osseointegrated implants No one reconstruction method suits all defects in the same anatomical region. Flexibility and choice must be available to both surgeon and patient in order to obtain the optimum outcome.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ian Downie, Tim Flood Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Computer aided immediate orbital reconstruction in sphenoidal wing meningiomas: a new technique with volume analysis and clinical outcomesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Introduction: The immediate reconstruction of large defects in the orbit following resection of meningiomas involving the sphenoid and anterior skull base pose a significant challenge. Failure to accurately and fully restore the three dimensional shape and volume of the resultant orbit may lead to complications, which include transmission of the cerebral pulse to the globe, bulbar dystopia, diplopia, residual exopthalmos or enopthalmos and fibrosis of the oculomotor muscles.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Robert Paul Bentley, Jeremy Collyer Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
The implications of a positive sentinel node in head and neck cancerEmail this article to a colleague.
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Objectives: The role of Sentinel Node Biopsy (SNB) is being explored in head and neck surgery. Preliminary data suggest that a positive sentinel node frequently exists in isolation and that if additional positive nodes are present, they lie in close proximity in the neck. If proven, it may allow a more conservative surgical approach for patients with early disease.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ben Gurney, M. McGurk, C. Schilling, L. Cascarini, Z. Lei, European SENT Group Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
Putting the maxilla first—speech outcomes in cleft orthognathic surgeryEmail this article to a colleague.
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Aim: To report speech outcomes in a consecutive series of patients who underwent orthognathic surgery for the correction of cleft related maxillary deformity. Method: Maxillary advancement in patients with a history of cleft palate repair may result in speech deterioration due to the development of new onset velopharyngeal dysfunction or deterioration in existing velopharyngeal insufficiency. The outcome of preoperative speech investigations may influence the surgeon to compromise the magnitude of maxillary advancement with the goal of reducing the risk of undesirable post operative speech changes. Data was collected for ...
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Victoria Beale, Sue Mildinhall, Piet Haers Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
A double blind randomised control trial of selective neck dissections including level 2b or not 2b on electromyography, clinical examination and questionnaire-based outcomesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Objectives: Damage to the accessory nerve during a neck dissection is associated with morbidity which can affect quality of life. Although there are 22 studies looking at electromyographic findings after neck dissection to our knowledge the question of nerve impairment when level 2b is not dissected as part of a supra-omohyoid neck dissection remains unanswered. Thus this double blind randomised control trial of selective supraomohyoid neck dissection with or without dissection of level 2b for node negative oral cancer and resulting shoulder function.
Source: The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - September 11, 2009 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Stanley Parikh, Brian Tedman, Barry Scott, Derek Lowe, Simon N. Rogers Tags: On-line Only Abstracts Source Type: journals
