scholarly journals Anchoretic Infection

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
S. Gokkulakrishnan ◽  
Ashish Sharma ◽  
Satish Kumaran ◽  
P. L. Vasundhar

Active and passive mouth opening exercises are a very common practice in oral and maxillofacial surgery especially for various conditions causing limited mouth opening like space infections, trauma, and ankylosis. But most of the practitioners do not follow basic principles while advocating these active mouth opening exercises and also take it for granted that it would benefit the patient in the long run. Because of this, the mouth opening physiotherapy by itself can at times lead to unwanted complications. We report a case wherein due to active physiotherapy, the patient had complications leading to persistent temporal space infection which required surgical intervention and hospitalization. This could have been because of hematoma formation during physiotherapy which got infected due to anchoretic infection of unknown etiology and resulted in temporal space infection. Hence, our conclusion is that whenever mouth opening exercises are initiated, it should be done gradually under good antibiotic coverage to avoid any untoward complications and for optimum results. According to the current English literature, such a complication has not been documented before.

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (45) ◽  
pp. 53-58
Author(s):  
Luiz Henrique de Melo Nogueira ◽  
Luciano Henrique Ferreira Lima ◽  
Beneval José dos Santos Junior ◽  
André Vitor Alves Araújo

Synovial chondromatosis (SC) is a rare pathological condition that is characterized by the formation of cartilaginous nodules inside a joint cavity. It mainly affects the knee joints, hip, shoulder, and elbow, so the TMJ is rarely the target of such condition. Its etiology is still unknown and is usually diagnosed through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), histopathological exams, and, in some cases, arthroscopy, once the clinical inspection normally is not enough to conclude the diagnose. This study reports a case of a 35-year-old man that came to the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service complaining about limited mouth opening, occlusal dystopia, and increase of volume on the right pre-auricular region associated to pain. The SC diagnosis was suggested after realizing a CT and MRI. An Al-Kayat approach was performed to fully visualize the TMJ, removal of all the cartilaginous fragments, hemostasis and suture by layers. The diagnosis was confirmed through the histopathological exam. The patient evolved asymptomatic.


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-73
Author(s):  
Sourav Rout ◽  
Shailesh Gautam ◽  
Arun Kumar Shah

Head and neck space infections are usually secondary to odontogenic infections due to translocation of oral microbes to fascial space via odontogenic route resulting in progression by enzymatic degradation of connective tissue. Various factors like microbiological, host, nutritional and socioeconomic factors are responsible for progression of fascial space infection that might take fatal course if not treated in time. The present case report describes a child with fascial space infection of oral and maxillofacial region who was treated by incision and drainage in department of oral and maxillofacial surgery of this hospital. Fascial space infections are one of the surgical emergencies and need to be addressed in early stage as it has rapid regional and systemic progression leading to fatal outcome. It is multifactorial and all need to be addressed. Incision and drainage with removal of cause with antimicrobial therapy is treatment modality of space infection. Inadequate drainage might lead to recurrence of infection and progression to distant secondary spaces.


Author(s):  
Samira Shabbir Balouch ◽  
Rana Sohail ◽  
Sadia Awais ◽  
Riaz Ahmad Warraich ◽  
Mir Ibrahim Sajid

Abstract Objective: To compare open reduction with internal fixation of mandibular subcondylar fracture with closed reduction in terms of adequate mouth opening. Method: The randomised clinical trial was conducted from March 2014 to February 2015 at the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, King Edward Medical University and Allied Hospitals, Lahore, Pakistan, and comprised patients who presented with unilateral subcondylar fractures. The patients were randomly divided into 2 groups. Group-A patients were treated with closed reduction and immobilisation and were discharged the same day, while Group-B patients were treated by open reduction with internal fixation and retained in ward for 1 day. Both were recalled for periodic follow-ups, and were compared in terms of achieving adequate mouth opening. Data was analysed using SPSS 20. Results: Of the 70 patients, 35(50%) were in each of the two groups. The mean age in Group-A was 28.88±11.86 years compared to 28.22±10.80 years in Group-B (p>0.05). Mean mouth opening in  the two groups were consistently positive, and significant at the last two follow-ups(p<0.001). Conclusion: The difference in results of both treatment modalities was significant, indicating that open reduction and internal fixation should be the preferred treatment. Key Words: Mandibular sub-condylar fracture, Open reduction, Closed reduction, Internal fixation, Mouth opening.


2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Maidah Hanif ◽  
Muhammad Azhar Sheikh

Introduction: Surgery of mandibular third molar teeth for removal is one of the most common procedures undertaken in oral and maxillofacial surgery departments. The complications created by the post extraction wound healing and physiological consecution of third molar surgery can affect patients' quality of life. Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous concentrate of platelets suspended in the Plasma that accelerates healing by concentration of growth factors which lessen the inflammation and as a result pain and trismus. Materials and methods: A Study was conducted on 130 patients at the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, FUCD Islamabad, for a period of 6 months after ethical approval. The patients with impacted mandibular wisdom teeth were selected and divided equally into two equal groups. The pain score was measured using the visual analogue scale (VAS) and trismus was measured using Vernier caliper before the surgery, immediately after surgery, on 3rd and 7th follow up visits. Results: The mean postoperative pain on 7th day was significantly lower in the PRP group with statistically significant P-value <0.0001. Trismus was also less reported in the PRP group with P-value <0.00065. Conclusion: Platelet Rich Plasma is effective to lessen trismus and pain after surgical removal of mandibular third molar teeth.


2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-83
Author(s):  
Muhammad Sohag Shikder ◽  
Md Mokerrom Hasan ◽  
Abdullah Al Masud ◽  
Ismat Ara Haider ◽  
Mohiuddin Ahmed

Temporalis myofascial flap holds great promise for the reconstruction of various defects of the maxillofacial region for its dependable blood supply, proximity to the maxillofacial region, possibility to mobilize it to the oral cavity and its fanned out nature. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of temporalis myofascial flap in maxillofacial reconstruction.This cross sectional study was carried out in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dhaka Dental College and Hospital from January 2011 to December 2011. Nineteen patients (10 male and 9 female), age ranging from 19 to 55 years with medium to large defect (>8cm)were selected for this study. After surgical resection of the pathological lesion, the TMF was exposed by a hemicoronal incision with a preauricular extension. The muscle was rotated to oral cavity and sutured with defect margin. Post-operatively the patient were clinically evaluated at 1, 2, 3 weeks and 1 and 3 months. Complete flap take was observed in 84% cases where as partial flap take was seen in 16% cases. Mouth opening restriction were 2-3 mm in 10 cases and 5-8 mm in 5 cases.Temporalis myofascial flap is a useful, reliable and versatile option for reconstruction of moderate to large sized defects. This flap provide abundant tissue, with minimum to no functional morbidity or esthetic deformity in donor site.J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2014; 32: 78-83


2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (2) ◽  
pp. 667-71
Author(s):  
Humaira Sarwar ◽  
Irfan Shah ◽  
Ali Akhtar Khan ◽  
Adnan Babar ◽  
Saad Mehmood ◽  
...  

Objective: To assess the clinical as well as radiological outcomes of the conservative management of mandibular condyle fractures. Study Design: Cross-sectional comparative study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS), Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry (AFID), Rawalpindi, from Feb 2018 to Aug 2019. Methodology: A total of 60 patients diagnosed as isolated mandible trauma with unilateral condyle fractures were studied. All patients were assessed radiologically on orthopantomogram (OPG) before the start of treatment. They were assessed clinically for maximum mouth opening (MMO), occlusion, pain and masticatory satisfaction before the start of treatment and after conservative management. Conservative Management includes soft diet only or maxillomandibular fixation (MMF) followed by active physical therapy. After 6 months of follow up, pre-treatment and post-treatment clinical parameters and radiological finding were compared. Results: Sixty patients were managed conservatively, among them 37 (62%) were male and 23 (38%) were female with age range of 21-53 years. There was statistically significant decrease in pain (p-value 0.002) and improvement in mastication (pvalue 0.079) before and after the conservative treatment of mandibular condylar fractures. Overall 46 (77%) patients treated with conservative management were satisfied with their mastication and 40 (67%) patients had mild pain on mastication. All the patients showed satisfactory occlusion and had no occlusal discrepancy on last follow up visit. Maximum mouth opening improved from 32.38 ± 4.54 to 40.90 ± 1.75 after treatment. The mean of preoperative ramus length difference of both sides of the mandible was 4.23 ± 2.3 mm............


Author(s):  
Karan V. Panchal ◽  
Navin S. Shah ◽  
Pratik Agrawal ◽  
Parshwa N. Shah

Background: Surgical extraction of mandibular third molar is one of the most commonly performed procedure in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Its removal causes swelling, trismus, and moderate to severe pain which can be treated with various NSAID’s drugs, which have numerous side effects and gastric disturbances. In order to bypass such disturbances, Tramadol may be considered as an alternative for such patients. The aim of the study was to evaluate analgesic efficacy of submucosal tramadol and its implication over swelling and mouth opening after mandibular third molar surgery.Methods: This is a prospective study where in after post-surgical extraction of mandibular third molar, efficacy of submucosal injection of tramadol is evaluated in terms of pain and its implication over swelling and mouth opening.Results: The present study suggested there was statistically significant VAS score for pain after submucosally injecting tramadol post-surgical extraction of mandibular third molar in the following visits- 4hourly, 8hourly and 24hourly. In respect to swelling, statistically significant values was noted during 24hr and 72 h our post extraction. Also in case of mouth opening, statistically significant values were found 24 hourly.Conclusions: The present pilot study concluded that submucosal tramadol post mandibular third molar extraction has been effective in reducing pain, limiting post-extraction swelling and less impacting mouth opening by inducing less complications thereby bypassing gastric disturbances.


Author(s):  
Mada Lakshmi Narayana ◽  
Urvashi Gaur ◽  
N. Reddy Chaithanya ◽  
Addanki Lakshmi Sravani

Abscess in the temporal and infratemporal space are very rare. They develop as a result of the extraction of infected maxillary molars. Temporal space infections or abscess can be seen in the superficial or deep temporal regions. A 27-year-old lady who had undergone extraction of 2nd mandibular molar five days ago came with complaints of painful swelling over left cheek and restricted mouth opening. On examination, an ill-defined diffuse parotid swelling was seen and treated with empirical antibiotics for which patient didn't respond. On examination, a diffuse hourglass swelling was seen extending from left parotid region to temporal region. CT scan revealed a bulky parotid gland with abscess involving parotid, masticator, infratemporal and temporal scalp region with reactive cervical lymphadenopathy on the left side. Surgical drainage of the abscess was done from the temporal space; subsequently, all other space abscess resolved. On conclusion, masseteric space infection leads to infratemporal and temporal space abscess as they communicate. Drainage of abscess from temporal space is adequate to resolve the abscess from other masticator spaces.


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