Complex-Type Foreign Body Penetrating Injuries of the Craniofacial Region and Surgical Management: A Report of Three Cases
ConclusionWe give an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of penetrating foreign body trauma encountered in our department. Every foreign body  penetrating trauma demands a formulation of a different surgical plan and stands as a challenge for the treating surgeons. Adequate radiology knowledge, detection, vigilant clinical assessment, and tension-free closure are a few of the important aspects for the ideal management of penetrating fore ign body trauma. (Source: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery)
Source: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery - March 27, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Elastic Chain Premaxillary Retraction Appliance Does Not Increase Inter-Canthal Dimension in Patients with Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate
CONCLUSIONS: Inter-medial and inter-lateral canthal dimension increased after ECPR but returned to baseline growth trajectory. These dimensions were above normal at all time-points. There was no difference between those that did and did not have dentofacial orthopedic manipulation.PMID:38515321 | DOI:10.1177/10556656241241200 (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - March 22, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Hamad Burashed Cory M Resnick Elizabeth E Ross John B Mulliken Bonnie L Padwa Source Type: research

Elastic Chain Premaxillary Retraction Appliance Does Not Increase Inter-Canthal Dimension in Patients with Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate
CONCLUSIONS: Inter-medial and inter-lateral canthal dimension increased after ECPR but returned to baseline growth trajectory. These dimensions were above normal at all time-points. There was no difference between those that did and did not have dentofacial orthopedic manipulation.PMID:38515321 | DOI:10.1177/10556656241241200 (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - March 22, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Hamad Burashed Cory M Resnick Elizabeth E Ross John B Mulliken Bonnie L Padwa Source Type: research

Elastic Chain Premaxillary Retraction Appliance Does Not Increase Inter-Canthal Dimension in Patients with Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate
CONCLUSIONS: Inter-medial and inter-lateral canthal dimension increased after ECPR but returned to baseline growth trajectory. These dimensions were above normal at all time-points. There was no difference between those that did and did not have dentofacial orthopedic manipulation.PMID:38515321 | DOI:10.1177/10556656241241200 (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - March 22, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Hamad Burashed Cory M Resnick Elizabeth E Ross John B Mulliken Bonnie L Padwa Source Type: research

A Novel Conchal Cartilage Harvesting Technique
ConclusionsThis novel technique can minimize the deformity of auricle, as shown by the outcome scores, and allows for sufficient amount of grafting material acquired.Level of Evidence IVThis journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authorswww.springer.com/00266. (Source: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)
Source: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - March 22, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research

A Novel Minimally Invasive and Cost-Effective Internal Fixation of the Le Fort I Fracture by Using Intermaxillary Fixation Screw and Wire: A Technical Note
ConclusionThe simplicity and efficacy of this technique make it suitable for emergency settings and cases where traditional approaches may not be feasible. However, this technique is only feasible in isolated Le Fort I fractures and is contraindicated in comminuted Le Fort I fractures and in edentulous patients with upper jaw involvement. (Source: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery)
Source: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery - March 20, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Skeletal expansion via craniofacial distraction osteogenesis technique in syndromic craniosynostosis: impact on ophthalmic parameters
ConclusionOur study shows a significant increase in orbital volume post-surgery with a reduction in the degree of proptosis. Optic disc and nerve health improved after the surgery. Changes in terms of visual acuity, refractive error and IOP were inconsistent after the surgical intervention. (Source: International Ophthalmology)
Source: International Ophthalmology - March 19, 2024 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research

Oral Structural Dysphagia in Children
Oral causes of dysphagia in infancy may involve the lips, the tongue, or the palate. Whereas ankyloglossia is commonly diagnosed in infants with dysphagia, assessment of the need for surgical intervention may be less straightforward. Tongue size (macroglossia) may be associated with dysphagia as it may cause limitation of movement of the food or milk bolus by the lips or cheeks. Congenital conditions such as cleft lip and palate, micrognathia, or craniofacial microsomia may also be associated with dysphagia. Diagnosis and treatment of these conditions can be improved with the engagement of lactation and feeding experts as ...
Source: Otolaryngologic clinics of North America - March 18, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Rose P. Eapen, Amelia F. Drake, Allison Keane Source Type: research

A Single Institution 19 Year Comparison of Furlow and Straight Line Palatoplasty Techniques in Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate
CONCLUSIONS: This study compares the effect of Furlow and SLR on speech outcomes and fistula rates in patients with BCLP. Our findings suggest that SLR resulted in an almost three times lower rate of velopharyngeal dysfunction requiring surgical intervention in patients with BCLP, while fistula rates remained similar.PMID:38494189 | DOI:10.1177/10556656241239203 (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - March 17, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Collean Trotter Dylan G Choi Idean Roohani Sarah Alfeerawi Priyanka Naidu Pasha Shakoori Artur Fahradyan Jessica A Lee William P Magee Mark M Urata Jeffrey A Hammoudeh Source Type: research

Can MRI Replace Nasopharyngoscopy in the Evaluation of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency?
CONCLUSIONS: In patients receiving MRI as part of their preoperative VPI evaluation, the addition of nasopharyngoscopy did not result in a difference in surgical selection or resolution of hypernasality. Routine inclusion of nasopharyngoscopy may not be necessary for the evaluation of velopharyngeal anatomy when MRI is available.PMID:38490221 | DOI:10.1177/10556656241239459 (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - March 15, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jessica L Williams Jamie L Perry Taylor D Snodgrass Davinder J Singh M'hamed Temkit Thomas J Sitzman Source Type: research

A 10-Year Nationwide Analysis of Risk Factors of Readmission and the Implications of Same-Day Discharge Following Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Correcting Surgery
CONCLUSIONS: Approximately 90% of VPI-correcting procedures are completed inpatient nationwide. Cardiac and/or neuromuscular disease significantly increased the patients' readmission risk when discharged on the same day of surgery. The inpatient setting should remain the best practice as adequate resources are available to mitigate life-threatening complications.PMID:38490218 | DOI:10.1177/10556656241233248 (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - March 15, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Idean Roohani Eloise Stanton Collean Trotter Dylan G Choi Sarah Alfeerawi Pasha Shakoori Ishani D Premaratne Aydin Hammoudeh Artur Fahradyan Mark M Urata Source Type: research

Is There Utility in Preoperative Testing of Hemoglobin Before Primary Cheiloplasty?
CONCLUSIONS: Post-operative complications are rare after primary cheiloplasty in patients with low or normal hemoglobin levels. The results of this study show that a preoperative hemoglobin of <10 g/dL does not predict perioperative complications in patients undergoing primary cheiloplasty.PMID:38490220 | DOI:10.1177/10556656241239510 (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - March 15, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Aryan Shay Megan Gaffey Roger Roe Alexa Robbins Isabella Zaniletti Adam Johnson Larry Hartzell Source Type: research

Implications of Cardiac Scarring on Body Image Disturbance Among Young Adults With Congenital Heart Defects
CONCLUSIONS: Body image concerns related to cardiac surgery scarring are especially prominent in women and associated with greater emotional distress, suggesting potential clinical relevance for evaluating body image concerns in persons with CHD.PMID:38488386 | DOI:10.1097/JCN.0000000000001091 (Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - March 15, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Victoria R Grant Canice E Crerand Jamie L Jackson Source Type: research

A 10-Year Nationwide Analysis of Risk Factors of Readmission and the Implications of Same-Day Discharge Following Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Correcting Surgery
CONCLUSIONS: Approximately 90% of VPI-correcting procedures are completed inpatient nationwide. Cardiac and/or neuromuscular disease significantly increased the patients' readmission risk when discharged on the same day of surgery. The inpatient setting should remain the best practice as adequate resources are available to mitigate life-threatening complications.PMID:38490218 | DOI:10.1177/10556656241233248 (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - March 15, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Idean Roohani Eloise Stanton Collean Trotter Dylan G Choi Sarah Alfeerawi Pasha Shakoori Ishani D Premaratne Aydin Hammoudeh Artur Fahradyan Mark M Urata Source Type: research

Is There Utility in Preoperative Testing of Hemoglobin Before Primary Cheiloplasty?
CONCLUSIONS: Post-operative complications are rare after primary cheiloplasty in patients with low or normal hemoglobin levels. The results of this study show that a preoperative hemoglobin of <10 g/dL does not predict perioperative complications in patients undergoing primary cheiloplasty.PMID:38490220 | DOI:10.1177/10556656241239510 (Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal)
Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - March 15, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Aryan Shay Megan Gaffey Roger Roe Alexa Robbins Isabella Zaniletti Adam Johnson Larry Hartzell Source Type: research