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Ultrasonic Shears Decrease Postoperative Hematomas in Head and Neck Microvascular Reconstruction.
[OBJECTIVE] To evaluate postoperative hematoma and takeback rates in a large series of microvascular reconstructions. We sought to determine whether the use of ultrasonic shears reduced these rates. [STUDY DESIGN] Retrospective cohort stud…
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Free Flap Outcomes for Head and Neck Surgery in Patients with COVID-19.
[INTRODUCTION] Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) affects the vascular system, subjecting patients to a hypercoagulable state. This is of particular concern for the success of microvascular free flap reconstruction. This study aims to repo…
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Ghost Cell Odontogenic Carcinoma: A Case Report and Literature Review.
Ghost cell odontogenic carcinoma (GCOC) is an exceptionally rare malignant odontogenic neoplasm with a significant potential for aggressive growth. Although the literature on this tumor is limited, its high recurrence rates suggest that ear…
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Medial Sural Artery Perforator Flap: A Middle Ground Between Anterolateral Thigh and Radial Forearm Flaps.
[OBJECTIVE] The medial sural artery perforator (MSAP) flap has gained popularity in head and neck reconstruction primarily as a less morbid alternative to the radial forearm free flap (RFFF). However, no direct comparison of thickness exist…
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The Implant-borne Articulation Splint in Fibula Free Flap Mandibular Reconstruction: A Technical Note.
Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing and digitally simulated surgeries have revolutionized maxillomandibular reconstruction. In particular, this technology has increased the accuracy and facilitated the process of dental i…
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Radial Forearm Free Flap Reconstruction of Glossectomy Defects Without Tracheostomy.
[OBJECTIVES] To assess the feasibility of radial forearm free flap (RFFF) reconstruction of glossectomy defects without tracheostomy tube (TT). [METHODS] Retrospective review of patients with at least oral tongue defects who underwent RFFF…
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Predictive factors of osteoradionecrosis necessitating segmental mandibulectomy: A descriptive study.
[OBJECTIVE] The objective of this study was to assess characteristics of patients with mandibular osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of severity necessitating segmental mandibulectomy and osteocutaneous free flap reconstruction. [STUDY DESIGN] This …
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Vasodilation by Verapamil-Nitroglycerin Solution in Microvascular Surgery.
[OBJECTIVE] Papaverine is a topical vasodilator commonly used during microvascular surgery to inhibit undesired vasoconstriction. A previous national shortage of papaverine prompted evaluation of an alternative, effective vasodilator. This …
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Safety of fibula free flap in patients following total knee replacement.
[BACKGROUND] Fibula free flap (FFF) is the preferred osteocutaneous flap for reconstruction of large head and neck composite defects. There is a paucity of data whether FFF can be performed safely in patients with knee replacement (total kn…
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A simplified approach to midface aging.
We review herein our experience with subperiosteal midface-lifting under direct vision with a simple fixation technique. The technical aspects of the procedure are described in detail. A total of 121 patients underwent midface-lifting and m…
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Lateral mandibular reconstruction using soft-tissue free flaps and plates.
[OBJECTIVE] To assess the outcome of patients who are undergoing reconstruction of segmental lateral mandibular defects by using soft-tissue free flaps combined with mandibular reconstruction plates. [DESIGN] Retrospective case series of 1…
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Spinal accessory nerve palsy: an unusual complication of rhytidectomy.
Rhytidectomy is a safe and effective procedure for rejuvenation of the aging face. Reported complication rates vary between 2.5% and 28%, and with proper management, longterm sequelae are unusual. Injury to the spinal accessory nerve is a r…