scholarly journals Use of an Oral Device in the Stabilization of Facial Advancement after Early Removal of the Osteodistraction Device for Postoperative Sequelae

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Giulio Gasparini ◽  
Gianmarco Saponaro ◽  
Michela Perina ◽  
Roberto Boniello ◽  
Camillo Azzuni ◽  
...  

The aim of this study is to present an oral device that improves splanchnocranium stability after osteodistraction in children treated for correction of craniofacial malformations. When removal of the distraction device before the end of the treatment is necessary, the reposition of a new fixation system might not be possible. In these cases, regrown bone is immature, and relapse of malformation occurs frequently. We have been treating these cases by the application of an oral device named Maxillary Advancement Contention (MAC). MAC is used in every patient when any complication interrupts the protocol of osteodistraction before the end of the stabilization time. The device is placed immediately after the removal of the distraction device and left in place for at least three months. We used MAC in six children surgically treated for correction of craniosynostosis with facial or craniofacial advancement. To establish the relapse of malformation we analyzed relations Sella-Nasion-Orbitale (SNOr) and Sella-Nasion-A point (SNA) angles before application of the MAC and after one year. The analysis of stability was excellent in every patient. This device might help, with a minimally invasive procedure, to maintain the obtained advancement allowing stabilization of the regrown bone.

2010 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 567
Author(s):  
X. Quni ◽  
I. Haxhiu ◽  
H. Aliu ◽  
N. Baftiu ◽  
M. Toska ◽  
...  

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janavikula Sankaran Rajkumar ◽  
Aluru Jayakrishna Reddy ◽  
Ravikumar Radhakrishnan ◽  
Anirudh Rajkumar ◽  
Syed Akbar ◽  
...  

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghania Masood ◽  
Iffat Rehman ◽  
Saquib Khawar ◽  
Khurram A Mufti ◽  
Imran K. Niazi

Renal angiomyolipomas (AML) are benign lesions usually left alone. However, lesions larger than 4 cm carry the risk of spontaneous haemorrhage and need treatment. Angiography and embolisation are the current standard of care particularly in patients with high operative risks. Angio-embolisation is a safe, minimally invasive procedure preserving maximum renal parenchyma, with the added advantage of preventing peri-procedural morbidity. Two cases of AML are presented in this case series. Key words: Angiomyolipoma, embolisation, renal 


2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 679-683 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas A. Aloia ◽  
Timothy Jackson ◽  
Amir Ghaferi ◽  
Jonathan Dort ◽  
Erin Schwarz ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 277 (12) ◽  
pp. 3407-3414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gui-xiang Wang ◽  
Feng-zhen Zhang ◽  
Jing Zhao ◽  
Hua Wang ◽  
Hong-bin Li ◽  
...  

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