scholarly journals Medicolegal Issues in Maxillofacial Surgery

2021 ◽  
pp. 883-925
Author(s):  
George Paul ◽  
Manjunath Rai
Keyword(s):  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Legal Issues ◽  
Legal Requirements ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Record Keeping ◽  
Young Surgeon ◽  
Patient’S Rights ◽  
Legal Proof ◽  
Medicolegal Issues

AbstractEvery profession is governed by a set of rules and regulations, and the same applies to the field of maxillofacial surgery. The young surgeon must therefore be aware of what legal requirements he/she must fulfil while practising the profession. Maxillofacial surgery is a challenging field that straddles both medicine and surgery, and therefore surgeons must be very aware of the legal scope of this field. Record keeping such as the informed consent and procedure notes are important legal requirements and must be maintained to provide legal proof of service and respect patient’s rights Maxillofacial surgeons play an important role as expert witnesses in cases of violence that have affected the head and neck region. In addition to all these legal requirements, the maxillofacial surgeon is also extremely vulnerable to civil or criminal litigation in the form of negligence. Surgeons must be aware of their duties and rights. They must also be familiar with legal issues like negligence and how to deal with it.

Microsurgical reconstruction of the head and neck region: Current concepts of maxillofacial surgery units worldwide

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (8) ◽  
pp. 1364-1368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katinka Kansy ◽  
Andreas Albert Mueller ◽  
Thomas Mücke ◽  
Friederike Koersgen ◽  
Klaus Dietrich Wolff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Microsurgical Reconstruction ◽  
Head And Neck Region

scholarly journals Postoperative Care of the Maxillofacial Surgery Patient

2021 ◽  
pp. 239-255
Author(s):  
J. Naveen Kumar ◽  
Poornima Ravi
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Postoperative Care ◽  
Recovery Of Function ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
The Body ◽  
Early Recovery ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Anatomy And Physiology ◽  
Surgery Patient

Abstract“Surgery” is defined as “treatment of injuries or disorders of the body by incision or manipulation, especially with instruments”. As such, it is nothing more than the mere performance of maneuvers at the operating room and certainly does not qualify to be called “treatment”. It is postoperative care that completes the process, ultimately benefitting the patient. In general, this includes the overall maintenance of wellbeing and early recovery of function before the patient can be discharged to be on his own. Additionally, the maxillofacial patient presents with issues exclusive to the anatomy and physiology of the head and neck region. One needs to have in-depth knowledge of these unique aspects, in addition to being a shrewd clinician at the postoperative ward. This chapter aims to equip the surgeon with such information as is necessary to provide the best of services following maxillofacial surgery.

scholarly journals An Interesting Association of Cystic Hygroma of the Neck and Lymphangioma Causing a Paediatric Swollen Tongue

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. N. Beech ◽  
J. N. Farrier
Keyword(s):  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
District General Hospital ◽  
Cystic Hygroma ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Management Options ◽  
Lymphatic Malformations ◽  
Active Monitoring ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
History Of

Up to 75% of lymphatic malformations occur in the head and neck region. Of these, cystic hygromas and lymphangiomas have been widely reported; however they rarely occur in the same patient. We report the case of a 5-year-old girl who presented to the Department of Paediatrics of a district general hospital with a short history of recurrent, painful swelling of the anterior one-third of her tongue. She was reviewed under the joint care of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Otolaryngology Teams. Relevant past medical history included a previously excised cystic hygroma from her right neck when she was aged 2 years. Diagnosis of lymphangioma was made and of the potential management options available active monitoring was favoured due to the patient’s age. To our knowledge the occurrence of both tongue lymphangioma and cystic hygroma has not been previously reported in a paediatric patient. This case report therefore shows a rare association between a cystic hygroma of the neck and lymphangioma of the tongue.

scholarly journals Bioactive-glass in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 001-014 ◽  
Author(s):  
AndreaCorrado Profeta ◽  
Christoph Huppa
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Glass ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Bone Substitutes ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Synthetic Materials ◽  
Composition And Structure ◽  
Craniofacial Defects

The use of synthetic materials to repair craniofacial defects is increasing today and will increase further in the future. Because of the complexity of the anatomy in the head and neck region, reconstruction and augmentation of this area pose a challenge to the surgeon. This review discusses key facts and applications of traditional reconstruction bone substitutes, also offering comparative information. It then describes the properties and clinical applications of bioactive-glass (B-G) and its variants in oral and maxillofacial surgery, and provides clinical findings. The discussion of each compound includes a description of its composition and structure, the advantages and shortcomings of the material, and its current uses in the field of osteoplastic and reconstructive surgery. With a better understanding of the available alloplastic implants, the surgeon can make a more informed decision as to which implant would be most suitable in a particular patient.

scholarly journals Odontogenic Head and Neck Region Infections Requiring Hospitalization: An 18-Month Retrospective Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Ewa Zawiślak ◽  
Rafał Nowak
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Family Doctor ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Odontogenic Infections ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Hospitalization Period

The aim of this study was to comprehensively review our experience with odontogenic infections in the head and neck region requiring treatment at a national referral center. We retrospectively reviewed 85 patients treated at the Chair and Clinic of Maxillofacial Surgery of the University Hospital in Wrocław between January 2018 and June 2019. We excluded patients with nonondontogenic infections or other than purulent clinical forms of dentivitis in the head and neck region. Several demographic, clinicopathological, and treatment variables were assessed. The majority of patients were men who were referred for inpatient treatment by a dentist or family doctor, presented to the Hospital Emergency Ward (SOR) by themselves, or transported to the SOR by paramedics SOR from their home or another hospital. All patients were treated in accordance with the current guidelines for head and neck region odontogenic infections. An incision was made and the abscess was drained. The odontogenic cause was removed followed by the collection of tissue for microbiological examination. The course of infection was monitored by means of laboratory parameters such as leukocyte counts and c-reactive protein levels. Odontogenic infections in the head and neck region are a persistent and common problem. Rapid, accurate diagnosis and treatment minimizes the risk of life-threatening complications, shortens the hospitalization period, and lowers treatment costs.

A family with pheochromocytoma-paraganglioma inherited tumour syndrome

2016 ◽  
Vol 55 (01) ◽  
pp. 34-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Zschieschang ◽  
V. Prasad ◽  
D. Moskopp ◽  
B. Knie ◽  
M. Plotkin
Keyword(s):  
Early Detection ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Hereditary Disease ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Pet Ct ◽  
Highly Sensitive ◽  
Hereditary Pheochromocytoma ◽  
Genetically Determined ◽  
Mass Lesions ◽  
Pet Ct Scan

SummaryAim: Hereditary pheochromocytoma-paraganglioma syndromes are characterized by multiple pheochromocytomas (PCC) and paragangliomas (PGLs), inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Early detection and removal of tumours may prevent or minimize complications related to mass effects and malignant transformation. Having confirmed the diagnosis, it is important to localize the tumours and reveal their extent preoperatively. This study aimed to introduce 18F-DOPA PET/CT as a highly sensitive noninvasive diagnostic tool for early detection of mass lesions in patients with pheochromocytoma-paraganglioma inherited tumour syndrome and to report about its impact on patient management. Patients, methods: We are currently supervising one of the largest documented families in Germany with genetically determined SDHD gene mutation. We performed 18F-DOPA PET/CT in order to detect tumours in asymptomatic gene carriers and enable subsequent surgical therapy. Results: In seven patients undergoing 12 18F-DOPA PET/CT scans 17 lesions have been detected. Three of these lesions, located in the head and neck region, have had no morphologic correlate in CT and one had also no morphologic correlate in MRI. Of the six histologically analyzed lesions five have been tumors (PGL or PCC) and one has been a nodular hyperplasia. This means the 18F-DOPA PET/CT scan in our study group had a sensitivity of 83%. 18F-DOPA PET/CT investigations lead to change in the management in 5/7 studied patients (70%). Conclusion: The benefits of PET/ CT in detection of pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma are well documented, but we are the first to use this technique for screening of a rare hereditary disease (estimated prevalence 0.3/100 000).

scholarly journals The effectiveness of oral propranolol for infantile hemangioma on the head and neck region: A case series

2021 ◽  
pp. 106120
Author(s):  
Prasetyanugraheni Kreshanti ◽  
Nandya Titania Putri ◽  
Valencia Jane Martin ◽  
Chaula Luthfia Sukasah
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Infantile Hemangioma ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Oral Propranolol
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