Orthognathic Surgery in the Young Cleft Patient: Preliminary Study on Subsequent Facial Growth

Purpose: This study evaluated the long-term effects of orthognathic surgery on subsequent growth of the maxillomandibular complex in the young cleft patient. Patients and Methods: We evaluated 12 young cleft patients (9 male and 3 female patients), with a mean age of 12 years 6 months (range, 9 years 8 months to 15 years 4 months), who underwent Le Fort I osteotomies, with maxillary advancement, expansion, and/or downgrafting, by use of autogenous bone or hydroxyapatite grafts, when indicated, for maxillary stabilization. Five patients had concomitant osteotomies of the mandibular ramus. All patients had presurgical and postsurgical orthodontic treatment to control the occlusion. Radiographs taken at initial evaluation (T1) and presurgery (T2) were compared to establish the facial growth vector before surgery, whereas radiographs taken immediately postsurgery (T3) and at longest follow-up (T4) were used to determine postsurgical growth. Each patient's lateral cephalograms were traced, and 16 landmarks were identified and used to compute 11 measurements describing presurgical and postsurgical growth. Results: Before surgery, all patients had relatively normal growth. After surgery, cephalograms showed statistically significant growth changes from T3 to T4, with the maxillary depth decreasing by -3.3° ± 1.8°, Sella-nasion-point A by -3.3° ± 1.8°, and point A-nasion-point B by -3.6° ± 2.8°. The angulation of the maxillary incisors increased by 9.2° ± 11.7°. Of 12 patients, 11 showed disproportionate postsurgical jaw growth. Maxillary growth occurred predominantly in a vertical vector with no anteroposterior growth, even though most patients had shown anteroposterior growth before surgery. The distance increased in the linear measurement from nasion to gnathion by 10.3 ± 7.9 mm. Four of 5 patients operated on during the mixed dentition phase had teeth that erupted through the cleft area. A variable impairment of postoperative growth was seen with the 2 types of grafting material used. No significant difference was noted in the effect on growth in patients with unilateral clefts versus those with bilateral clefts. The presence of a pharyngeal flap was noted to adversely affect growth, whereas simultaneous mandibular surgery did not. After surgery, 11 of 12 patients tended toward a Class III end-on occlusal relation. Conclusions: Orthognathic surgery may be performed on growing cleft patients when mandated by psychological and/or functional concerns. The surgeon must be cognizant of the adverse postsurgical growth outcomes when performing orthognathic surgery on growing cleft patients with the possibility for further surgery requirements. Performing maxillary osteotomies on cleft patients would be more predictable after completion of facial growth. © 2008 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

La radioterapia e le tecniche I.G.R.T. applicate

L'elaborato espone l'iter di un paziente nel reparto di radioterapia e descrive l'evoluzione delle immagini radioterapiche dai portal film alle Cone Beam Computer Tomography. Inoltre espone i vari standard e protocolli usati per archiviare e trasmettere le immagini digitali precedentemente descritte.

The role of postoperative prophylactic antibiotics in the treatment of facial fractures: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot clinical study. Part 3: Le Fort and zygomatic fractures in 94 patients

The aim of this study was to evaluate the difference between the effect of a 5-day and a 1-day postoperative course of antibiotics on the incidence of infection after midfacial fractures. A total of 98 patients with displaced Le Fort or zygomatic fractures that required operation were randomly assigned into 2 groups, both of which were given amoxicillin/clavulanic acid 1.2g intravenously every 8h from the time of admission until 24h postoperatively. The 5-day group was then given amoxicillin/clavulanic acid 625mg orally 8-hourly for another 4 days. The 1-day group was given placebo orally at the same time points. Patients were followed up 1, 2, 4, 6, and 12 weeks, and 6 months, postoperatively. The development of an infection of the wound was the primary end point. Ninety-four of the 98 patients completed the study. Two of the 45 patients in the 5-day group (4%) and 2/49 in the 1-day group (4%) developed postoperative wound infections. One in each group had a purulent infection, while the others had only wound breakdown. Two patients of the 5-day group and one in the 1-day group developed rashes on the trunk. There were no significant differences in the incidence of infection or side effects between the groups. In midfacial fractures a 1-day course of antibiotics postoperatively is as effective in preventing infective complications as a 5-day regimen.

"Der Papst aus dem Ghetto" [Rezension] : zu dem Roman von Gertrud von Le Fort

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Gertrud von Le Fort: Der Papst aus dem Ghetto ... [Rezension]

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Deuxième fantaisie : pour le forté-piano /

Mode of access: Internet.

An English translation of the six books of Hugo Grotius on the truth of Christianity : and of the two supplementary books of Mr. Le Clerc: I. On the choice of a religious creed, etc. II. On religious indifference. With the annotations and testimonies ... To which is added a sermon preached before the University of Cambridge, on a commencement Sunday, July 2, 1809 /

Mode of access: Internet.

Le fort d'arrêt "Roupel" : une réponse au général Sarrail /

One folded map in pocket.

Tooth Viability Following Distraction Osteogenesis in Patients with Maxillary Hypoplasia

Thesis (Master's)--University of Washington, 2016-06

Influence of the primary cleft palate closure on the future need for orthognathic surgery in unilateral cleft lip and palate patients.

The aim of the study was to determine the influence of the dissection of the palate during primary surgery and the type of orthognathic surgery needed in cases of unilateral total cleft. The review concerns 58 children born with a complete unilateral cleft lip and palate and treated between 1994 and 2008 at the appropriate age for orthognathic surgery. This is a retrospective mixed-longitudinal study. Patients with syndromes or associated anomalies were excluded. All children were treated by the same orthodontist and by the same surgical team. Children are divided into 2 groups: the first group includes children who had conventional primary cleft palate repair during their first year of life, with extensive mucoperiosteal undermining. The second group includes children operated on according to the Malek surgical protocol. The soft palate is closed at the age of 3 months, and the hard palate at 6 months with minimal mucoperiosteal undermining. Lateral cephalograms at ages 9 and 16 years and surgical records were compared. The need for orthognathic surgery was more frequent in the first than in the second group (60% vs 47.8%). Concerning the type of orthognathic surgery performed, 2- or 3-piece Le Fort I or bimaxillary osteotomies were also less required in the first group. Palate surgery following the Malek procedure results in an improved and simplified craniofacial outcome. With a minimal undermining of palatal mucosa, we managed to reduce the amount of patients who required an orthognathic procedure. When this procedure was indicated, the surgical intervention was also greatly simplified.

Tratamiento nasoangiofibroma juvenil revisión sistemática de reportes de casos

El nasoangiofibroma juvenil es tumor histológicamente benigno, pero potencialmente dañino debido a su rápido crecimiento, y a su posible extensión tracraneal. Tiene tendencia a crecer y extenderse por los forámenes y fisuras naturales. Existen en el momento múltiples clasificaciones y múltiples tratamientos, el principal de ellos es el quirúrgico el cual reporta tasas de recaída hasta del 42 % (Sánchez de Guzmán, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología 2001) y mas de 55 técnicas de abordaje. Se realizaron búsquedas en las siguientes bases de datos: medline, cochrane, proquest, ovid, biblioteca virtual en salud y búsqueda manual.

Postsurgical stability of oropharyngeal airway changes following counter-clockwise maxillo-mandibular advancement surgery

Purpose: This study evaluated oropharyngeal airway changes and stability following surgical counter-clockwise rotation and advancement of the maxillo-mandibular complex.Methods and Patients: Fifty-six adults (48 females, 8 males), between 15 and 51 years of age, were treated with Le Fort I osteotomies and bilateral mandibular ramus sagittal split osteotomies to advance the maxillo-mandibular complex with a counter-clockwise rotation. The average postsurgical follow-up was 34 months. Each patient's lateral cephalograms were traced, digitized twice, and averaged to estimate Surgical changes (T2-T1) and Postsurgical changes (T3-T2).Results: During surgery, the occlusal plane angle decreased significantly (8.6 +/- 5.8 degrees) and the maxillo-mandibular complex advanced and rotated counter-clock-wise. The maxilla moved forward (2.4 +/- 2.7 mm) at ANS and the mandible was advanced 13.1 +/- 5.1 min at menton, 10 +/- 4.4 mm at point B, and 6.9 +/- 3.7 mm at lower incisor edge. Postsurgical hard tissue changes were not statistically significant. While the upper oropharyngeal airway decreased significantly (4.2 +/- 3.4 min) immediately after surgery, the narrowest retropalatal, lowest retropalatal airway, and the narrowest retroglossal airway measurements increased 2.9 +/- 2.7, 3.7 +/- 3.2, and 4.4 +/- 4.4 mm, respectively. Over the average 34 months Postsurgical period, upper retropalatal airway increased 3.9 +/- 3.7 mm, while narrowest retropalatal, lowest retropalatal airway, and narrowest retroglossal airway remained stable. Head posture showed flexure immediately after Surgery (4.8 +/- 5.9 degrees) and extension postsurgically (1.6 +/- 5.6 degrees).Conclusion: Maxillo-mandibular advancement with counter-clockwise rotation produces immediate increases in middle and lower oropharyngeal airway dimensions, which were constrained by changes in head posture but remain stable over the postsurgical period. The upper oropharyngeal airway space increased only on the longest follow-up. (C) 2006 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Trauma de face: eventos agudos na atenção básica

Este objeto começa destacando a importância do treinamento de cirurgiões-dentistas para o atendimento inicial do trauma de face. Ressalta que, se os traumas de face se não forem reparados de maneira e no momento adequados, podem evoluir para sérias sequelas estéticas e funcionais. Orienta que o conhecimento e a realização de um simples procedimento de contenção temporária estabiliza o paciente, prepara-o para um tratamento com o especialista e permite um melhor prognóstico. Detalha questões sobre anatomia da face bem como relembra princípios gerais do tratamento das fraturas. Destaca a divisão da abordagem em três fases: pré-trauma, com os cuidados de prevenção; atendimento do traumatizado, nas primeiras horas do ocorrido, considerado como momento ideal; tratamento pós-trauma, considerado nos casos em que se passou um tempo a mais do que o indicado para o traumatizado receber o devido tratamento, o que pode provocar sequelas. Orienta sobre tipos de trauma de face, segundo sua localização e região da face afetada, explicando sobre fratura nasal, fratura alvéolo dentária, fratura de mandíbula e terço médio da face, esta classificada em Le Fort I, Le Fort II, Le Fort III, além de abordar questões sobre fratura do complexo naso-orbitoetmoidal, fratura do complexo zigomático-maxilar e fratura do arco zigo¬mático. Trata questões rela¬cionadas à avaliação inicial e às ações possíveis para estabilização do quadro clínico. Em seguida, explica proce¬dimentos subsequentes para uma investigação mais aprofundada. Orienta que, antes da avaliação física completa e da obtenção detalhada do histórico do trauma, deve-se ter atenção às lesões que exigem cuidados imediatos – perguntas quanto à existência de alergias ou doenças crônicas e uso de medicamentos devem ser questionadas antes da administração de qualquer medicamento inicial. Orienta sobre perguntas que podem facilitar a compreensão do fato causador do trauma. Ressalta que, dependendo da complexidade do quadro clínico, existem cuidados essenciais no tratamento inicial, orientando sobre contusões (equimoses e hematomas), feridas (abrasões e lacerações), dentes avulsionados e fraturas. Em relação ao atendimento sequencial e encaminhamentos, lembra que cada fratura apresenta sinal, sintoma e tratamento específicos, que devem ser conhecidos pelas equi¬pes de saúde para que possam agilizar o primeiro atendi¬mento e necessários encaminhamentos. Conclui apresentando anexos sobre opções para a prescrição medicamentosa, prevenção pelo uso de vacinas e sobre a importância do conhecimento de como medicar uma criança.