Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Nov 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialSmall dose of propofol for preventing nausea and vomiting after third molar extraction.
The study goal was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a small dose of propofol for the prevention of nausea and vomiting following third molar extraction. ⋯ Prophylactic therapy with a small dose (0.5 mg/kg) of propofol is effective for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting in female patients undergoing general anesthesia for third molar extractions.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Nov 2002
Evaluation of computer-based area and volume measurement from coronal computed tomography scans in isolated blowout fractures of the orbital floor.
In this retrospective study, we evaluated isolated blowout fractures of the orbital floor by region-of-interest measurements from coronal computed tomography (CT) scans and their relationship to ophthalmologic findings. ⋯ Region-of-interest measurement from coronal CT scan has an application in the assessment of patients with pure blowout fractures of the orbital floor and adds useful information in posttraumatic evaluation of orbital fractures.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Nov 2002
Mechanosensory and thermosensory changes across the border of impaired sensitivity to pinprick after mandibular nerve injury.
The study goal was to determine how sensory function varies across the border of impaired sensitivity to pinprick in patients with mandibular nerve injuries. ⋯ Although certain patients exhibit impairment, there is no obligatory loss in light touch, 2-point perception, direction discrimination, or temperature perception across the border of decreased sensitivity to pinprick. The differences among patients suggest that the data from individual patients should be evaluated in clinical studies and in clinical practice. Researchers should not rely solely on average values and summary statistics.