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Introduction:Unilateral lambdoid synostosis (ULS) is the rarest form of single-suture craniosynostosis, producing characteristic posterior cranial asymmetry. Although typically described as an isolated defect, recent studies suggest that adjacent minor ...
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Background:Craniosynostosis is a relatively common congenital condition requiring early, multidisciplinary surgical management, making clear patient and caregiver understanding essential for optimal outcomes. However, patient education materials (PEMs) ...
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Background:Scalp-Ear-Nipple syndrome (SEN), or Finlay-Marks syndrome, is an exceedingly rare congenital disorder characterized by scalp aplasia, auricular malformations, and nipple hypoplasia or absence. Fewer than 100 cases have been described, and ...
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Purpose:The neo-bandeau is a single-segment modification of traditional fronto-orbital advancement (FOA) intended to simplify reconstruction of the frontal bone and superior orbits while potentially improving contour and reducing temporal hollowing. We ...
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Background:Patients with cleft lip and/or palate often develop maxillary hypoplasia and Class III malocclusion, and a subset requires surgical maxillary advancement via distraction when orthodontic compensation is insufficient and the maxillary retrusion ...
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Background:Orofacial clefts are the most common craniofacial birth defect and present significant functional and esthetic challenges. Surgical repair is essential, with prevention of complications, particularly infection, fistula, and dehiscence, being ...
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Objective:Unicoronal craniosynostosis is the premature fusion of one coronal suture resulting in supra-orbital, midface and skull base asymmetry. While spring-assisted cranioplasty is known to be effective for sagittal craniosynostosis, there is little ...
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Background:Although 2q13 copy number variants are frequently linked to neurodevelopmental delays, this is the first report linking them to cranial suture pathology.Case Presentation:A previously undescribed co-occurrence between a paternally inherited ...
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Aim:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of the day surgery unit in oral and maxillofacial surgery by examining procedures, patient characteristics, anesthetic techniques, and their effects on productivity and resource utilization.Methods:...
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Background:Craniofacial fellowship has become an increasingly common pathway for plastic surgery trainees, yet applicants must navigate a fragmented ecosystem spanning ASCFS, SF Match, and individual program websites. We aimed to characterize the ...
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Background:Craniosynostosis and encephalocele are rare congenital cranial anomalies, typically presenting independently. Their concurrent occurrence is exceedingly uncommon and poses significant perioperative and reconstructive challenges.Case ...
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Purpose:Orthognathic surgery remains one of the most complex procedures in craniofacial practice, associated with significant intraoperative risks, postoperative complications, and prolonged recovery. The purpose of this review is to synthesize current ...
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Alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS) is a rare soft-tissue tumor exhibiting characteristic histological features and variable clinical behavior with a lifelong risk of recurrence. It accounts for 1% of all sarcomas and mostly presents in adolescents and ...
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Objective:To examine trends in pediatric head and neck injuries caused by toys presenting to United States emergency departments.Study Design:Retrospective analysis of a national injury database.Setting:Data was sourced from the National Electronic Injury ...
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Background/objective:The paucity of normative angular nasal and labio-oral anthropometric data on indigenous sub-Saharan Africans hinders the esthetic effectiveness of reconstructive/plastic surgery on their faces. This data void also negatively affects ...
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Background:Bisphosphonates are widely prescribed for osteoporosis and metastatic bone disease due to their effects on bone remodeling. However, prolonged suppression of osteoclast-mediated bone resorption, combined with direct effects on oral soft tissue, ...
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Background:Financial toxicity (FT), the harmful effects of treatment-related financial burden on patients and families, is increasingly recognized in surgical care. Patients with craniofacial conditions may be uniquely vulnerable given the prolonged, ...
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Background:Early cranioplasty after decompressive craniectomy (DC) for moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) improves functional recovery. However, patient candidacy is limited by persistent brain swelling, soft-tissue inflammation, and fibrotic ...
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Long COVID headache is one of the most common yet poorly understood symptoms following SARS-CoV-2 infection, persisting for at least 3 months after the initial infection. Prior meta-analyses report the prevalence of persistent post-COVID headache to range ...
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