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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
09/25/2025
Retrospective single-center study evaluates vancomycin-based triple antibiotic irrigation during tissue expander breast reconstruction, assessing postoperative infection patterns and safety profiles.
Retrospective single-center study evaluates vancomycin-based triple antibiotic irrigation during tissue expander breast reconstruction, assessing postoperative infection patterns and safety profiles.
Retrospective single-center...
09/25/2025
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Original Research
09/15/2025
Analysis of national surgical data explores perioperative outcomes of masculinizing genital surgery performed with or without concurrent hysterectomy procedures.
Analysis of national surgical data explores perioperative outcomes of masculinizing genital surgery performed with or without concurrent hysterectomy procedures.
Analysis of national surgical...
09/15/2025
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Case Report
08/12/2025
Midfacial degloving via transoral access offers a novel approach to pediatric septal perforation repair, avoiding external or endonasal incisions.
Midfacial degloving via transoral access offers a novel approach to pediatric septal perforation repair, avoiding external or endonasal incisions.
Midfacial degloving via...
08/12/2025
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Case Report
08/08/2025
Pediatric thoracic outlet syndrome remains underrecognized. This case explores diagnosis and management considerations in a child with cervical rib compression.
Pediatric thoracic outlet syndrome remains underrecognized. This case explores diagnosis and management considerations in a child with cervical rib compression.
Pediatric thoracic outlet...
08/08/2025
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Case Report
08/08/2025
Case report details surgical management of a rare, long extrasphincteric fistula complicating prior scrotal reconstruction following Fournier gangrene.
Case report details surgical management of a rare, long extrasphincteric fistula complicating prior scrotal reconstruction following Fournier gangrene.
Case report details surgical...
08/08/2025
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Case Report
08/06/2025
Staged reconstruction of dorsal hand degloving with extensor tendon injury using groin flap, tendon grafts, and silicone rod technique.
Staged reconstruction of dorsal hand degloving with extensor tendon injury using groin flap, tendon grafts, and silicone rod technique.
Staged reconstruction of dorsal...
08/06/2025
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Original Research
07/18/2025
Sabrina M. Wang, MD, MPH; Steven L. Zeng, BA; Victoria Wu, BA; Emmanuel O. Emovon, III, BS; J. Andres Hernandez, MD, MBA; William M. Tian, BS; Cynthia Feltner, MD, MPH; Suhail K. Mithani, MD
National trends and regional disparities in opioid prescribing by hand surgeons highlight evolving practices within the Medicare population from 2015–2019.
National trends and regional disparities in opioid prescribing by hand surgeons highlight evolving practices within the Medicare population from 2015–2019.
National trends and regional...
07/18/2025
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Original Research
07/17/2025
Alexander L. Mostovych, MS; Lexina R. Patel, BS; Kartik Garg, MD; Quinton L. Carr, BA; Mitchell Peake, MD; Ryan Cantrell, BS ; Bradon J. Wilhelmi, MD
Double-opposing purse-string and horizontal closure technique offers a simplified reconstructive option for complex wounds, particularly in high-risk patients.
Double-opposing purse-string and horizontal closure technique offers a simplified reconstructive option for complex wounds, particularly in high-risk patients.
Double-opposing purse-string and...
07/17/2025
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Case Report
07/17/2025
Kelly C. Ho, BS; Kristin N. Huffman, BS; Madeline J. O’Connor, BA; Payton Sparks, BS; Caden Bozigar; Helene Sterbling, MD; Nora Hansen, MD
Case highlights breast cancer screening considerations in transgender women with long-term hormone therapy and familial risk factors.
Case highlights breast cancer screening considerations in transgender women with long-term hormone therapy and familial risk factors.
Case highlights breast cancer...
07/17/2025
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Original Research
07/17/2025
Dylan Singh, MD; Justin H. Wong, BS; Alana A. Parsa, MD; Fereydoun D. Parsa, MD, FACS
Fluorescein-guided tangential excision offers a technique for early burn depth assessment and precision debridement in hand burn management.
Fluorescein-guided tangential excision offers a technique for early burn depth assessment and precision debridement in hand burn management.
Fluorescein-guided tangential...
07/17/2025
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