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Craniofacial/Maxillofacial Surgery Topic Center

Craniofacial/Maxillofacial Surgery

Original Research
02/19/2025
Shelby D. Goza, BS; Katherine E. Baker, MS; Madyson I. Brown, MD; Samuel J. Hopper, MD; John Phillips, BA; Matthew C. Sink, BS; Katherine C. Benedict, MD; Kathryn W. Brown, MD; Colton J. Fernstrum, MD; Michael T. Friel, MD; Laura S. Humphries, MD; Ian C. Hoppe, MD
Patients with Pierre Robin Sequence undergoing cleft palate repair after mandibular distraction face unique airway management challenges. This study examines perioperative respiratory outcomes.
Patients with Pierre Robin Sequence undergoing cleft palate repair after mandibular distraction face unique airway management challenges. This study examines perioperative respiratory outcomes.
Patients with Pierre Robin...
02/19/2025
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Case Report
05/07/2024
This case reports a multidisciplinary approach for excision and reconstruction of an intraosseous hemangioma of the zygomatic bone in a 54-year-old female.
This case reports a multidisciplinary approach for excision and reconstruction of an intraosseous hemangioma of the zygomatic bone in a 54-year-old female.
This case reports a...
05/07/2024
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Case Report
04/26/2024
Shannon R. Garvey, MS; Amy Chen, BS; Amer H. Nassar, MD; Ryan P. Cauley, MD, MPH
This report presents the trans-tarsal stair-step incision for lateral extension of the transconjunctival incision and its outcomes in a Western population.
This report presents the trans-tarsal stair-step incision for lateral extension of the transconjunctival incision and its outcomes in a Western population.
This report presents the...
04/26/2024
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Case Report
02/12/2024
Katherine C. Benedict, MD; Ignacio Velasco Martinez, DDS; Benjamin McIntyre, MD, FACS
A retrospective review of patients surgically treated for giant ameloblastoma using fibula free flap and VSP custom-made mandibular reconstruction plates
A retrospective review of patients surgically treated for giant ameloblastoma using fibula free flap and VSP custom-made mandibular reconstruction plates
A retrospective review of...
02/12/2024
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Original Research
09/14/2023
D'Arcy Wainwright, MD; Jared Troy, MD; Adam Schwartz, BS; Julie Park, BA, MPH; Devin Durham, MPH; William West, III; Rachel Su, BA
This study aims to identify how violence affects patterns of mandibular fractures and their outcomes.
This study aims to identify how violence affects patterns of mandibular fractures and their outcomes.
This study aims to identify...
09/14/2023
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Review
09/14/2023
Gerardo Cuartero-Castro; Erik A. Márquez, MD; Paul Robledo, MD; Mario Vélez-Palafox, MD
This systematic review presents a treatment algorithm for traumatic herniation of the buccal fat pad.
This systematic review presents a treatment algorithm for traumatic herniation of the buccal fat pad.
This systematic review presents...
09/14/2023
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Case Report
04/06/2023
Schoinohoriti Ourania, MD, DDS, MSc, PhD; Bellou Olga, MD, DDS, MSc; Karathanasi Vasiliki, MD, DDS, MSc, PhD
The aim of this report is to provide a thorough clinical imaging and histopathological presentation of OCC along with a brief literature review to highlight the difficulties of accurate diagnosis and the pitfalls in treating this uncommon...
The aim of this report is to provide a thorough clinical imaging and histopathological presentation of OCC along with a brief literature review to highlight the difficulties of accurate diagnosis and the pitfalls in treating this uncommon...
The aim of this report is to...
04/06/2023
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Original Research
02/16/2023
Matthias Krause, MD, DDS; Ina Sterker, MD, PhD; Konstantin Volker Hierl, MD; Thomas Hierl, MD, DDS, PhD; Daniel Kruber
This study used a 3D cephalometric computed tomography–based orbital analysis to evaluate the prevailing asymmetry in a database of patients with and without EO, measure the clinical usability of the 3D analysis, and compare the data to...
This study used a 3D cephalometric computed tomography–based orbital analysis to evaluate the prevailing asymmetry in a database of patients with and without EO, measure the clinical usability of the 3D analysis, and compare the data to...
This study used a 3D...
02/16/2023
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Review
02/01/2023
Jordan N. Halsey, MD; Diana Jodeh, MD; Mitchell J. Buller, MD, MEng; Fatima Qamar, MD, MPH; Joshua M. Wright, MBBS; S. Alex Rottgers, MD
This article provides an extensive review of the literature discussing the incidence, causative factors, functional impact, classification systems, and treatment of oronasal fistulae.
This article provides an extensive review of the literature discussing the incidence, causative factors, functional impact, classification systems, and treatment of oronasal fistulae.
This article provides an...
02/01/2023
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Original Research
09/15/2022
Tomohisa Nagasao, MD, PhD; Tomoki Miyanagi, MD; Asako Hatano, MD, PhD; LinXuan Wu, MD; Tadaaki Morotomi, MD, PhD
Using biomechanical simulation, the present study elucidated the relationship between the vulnerability of reconstructed skulls and the hardness of the artificial bone.
Using biomechanical simulation, the present study elucidated the relationship between the vulnerability of reconstructed skulls and the hardness of the artificial bone.
Using biomechanical simulation,...
09/15/2022
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Original Research
03/17/2025
Muhammad Usman Amiruddin, MBBS, FCPS; Ali Hassan, MBBS, FCPS; Hafiz Saqib Sikandar, MBBS, FCPS; Tanzeela Razzaq, MBBS; Muhammad Siyyam, MBBS
Innovative fasciocutaneous flap technique using peroneal artery perforators as an alternative for reconstructing complex soft-tissue defects near the heel.
Innovative fasciocutaneous flap technique using peroneal artery perforators as an alternative for reconstructing complex soft-tissue defects near the heel.
Innovative fasciocutaneous flap...
03/17/2025
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Review
03/17/2025
Virginia Bailey, BA; Kenan Kherallah, BS; Jamie Warner, BS ; Sarah Moffitt, BS ; Meredith Moore, MD; D'Arcy Wainwright, MD; Michael Harrington, MD, MPH
Evaluating scalp laceration closure methods—sutures, staples, and hair apposition technique—to optimize cosmetic outcomes and minimize hair loss in trauma care.
Evaluating scalp laceration closure methods—sutures, staples, and hair apposition technique—to optimize cosmetic outcomes and minimize hair loss in trauma care.
Evaluating scalp laceration...
03/17/2025
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Original Research
03/13/2025
Shawhin Shahriari, MD, MA, MS; Cees Whisonant, MD; Joseph Kuhn, MD; Tyler Chavez, MD; Joshua Harrison, MD; Casey McDonald, MD; Adam Schwartz, MD; Jolee Suddock, MD; Elizabeth Mikola, MD; Gregory Borah, MD, DMD
Exploring the use of piscine acellular dermal matrix in reconstructing upper extremity wounds with exposed critical structures in complex surgical cases.
Exploring the use of piscine acellular dermal matrix in reconstructing upper extremity wounds with exposed critical structures in complex surgical cases.
Exploring the use of piscine...
03/13/2025
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Case Report
03/07/2025
Complications following fascia lata autograft harvest can lead to significant donor-site morbidity. This case explores surgical management of symptomatic vastus lateralis herniation.
Complications following fascia lata autograft harvest can lead to significant donor-site morbidity. This case explores surgical management of symptomatic vastus lateralis herniation.
Complications following fascia...
03/07/2025
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Original Research
02/20/2025
Jung Ho Gong, MD; Ronald K. Akiki, MD; Rachel Sullivan, MD
Examining breast cancer workup in reduction mammoplasties: A systematic review of preoperative imaging and histopathologic evaluation in surgical patients.
Examining breast cancer workup in reduction mammoplasties: A systematic review of preoperative imaging and histopathologic evaluation in surgical patients.
Examining breast cancer workup...
02/20/2025
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Original Research
02/19/2025
Shelby D. Goza, BS; Katherine E. Baker, MS; Madyson I. Brown, MD; Samuel J. Hopper, MD; John Phillips, BA; Matthew C. Sink, BS; Katherine C. Benedict, MD; Kathryn W. Brown, MD; Colton J. Fernstrum, MD; Michael T. Friel, MD; Laura S. Humphries, MD; Ian C. Hoppe, MD
Patients with Pierre Robin Sequence undergoing cleft palate repair after mandibular distraction face unique airway management challenges. This study examines perioperative respiratory outcomes.
Patients with Pierre Robin Sequence undergoing cleft palate repair after mandibular distraction face unique airway management challenges. This study examines perioperative respiratory outcomes.
Patients with Pierre Robin...
02/19/2025
ePlasty
Case Report
02/19/2025
Eliza-Maria Bordeanu-Diaconescu, MD; Andreea Grosu-Bularda, MD, PhD; Adrian Frunza, MD, PhD; Sabina Grama, MD, PhD; Mihaela-Cristina Andrei, MD, PhD; Tiberiu-Paul Neagu, MD, PhD; Ioan Lascar, MD, PhD; Cristian-Sorin Hariga, MD, PhD
Severe burn injuries from liquefied petroleum gas explosions pose complex management challenges. This report examines diverse complications and multidisciplinary strategies for optimal care.
Severe burn injuries from liquefied petroleum gas explosions pose complex management challenges. This report examines diverse complications and multidisciplinary strategies for optimal care.
Severe burn injuries from...
02/19/2025
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Original Research
01/29/2025
Vignesh Durai, MS; Gowri Dorairajan, MD, DNB
This study explores the correlation between cutaneous scar morphology and severe intraabdominal adhesions, aiming to predict uterine scar grade in repeat cesarean sections.
This study explores the correlation between cutaneous scar morphology and severe intraabdominal adhesions, aiming to predict uterine scar grade in repeat cesarean sections.
This study explores the...
01/29/2025
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Original Research
01/29/2025
Rahul K. Nath, MD; Chandra Somasundaram, PhD
This study examines brachial plexus neurolysis as a reconstructive procedure for obstetric brachial plexus injury, exploring its impact on limb function and mobility.
This study examines brachial plexus neurolysis as a reconstructive procedure for obstetric brachial plexus injury, exploring its impact on limb function and mobility.
This study examines brachial...
01/29/2025
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Original Research
01/23/2025
Arsany Yassa, BA; Arya A. Akhavan, MD; Solina Ayad, BS candidate; Olivia Ayad, BS, MSc
Assessing AI-generated visuals in body contouring: A critical evaluation of realism and clinical utility by plastic surgery experts.
Assessing AI-generated visuals in body contouring: A critical evaluation of realism and clinical utility by plastic surgery experts.
Assessing AI-generated visuals...
01/23/2025
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