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. · Sep 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialInjury location and screening questionnaires as markers for intimate partner violence.
We sought to evaluate the performance of 2 different screening questionnaires for intimate partner violence (IPV), in conjunction with injury location, as markers for IPV-related injuries. ⋯ A set of markers composed of injury location and the PVS was statistically associated with the likelihood of reporting IPV-related injuries. The short-WAST did not perform as well as the PVS in the study's clinical setting.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Sep 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialConservative therapy in patients with anterior disc displacement without reduction using 2 common splints: a randomized clinical trial.
We performed a comparative evaluation of different types of splint therapy for anterior disc displacement without reduction (ADDWR) of the temporomandibular joint. ⋯ Centric splints seem to be more effective than distraction splints. Therefore, before the surgical treatment of ADDWR, centric splints should be used instead of distraction splints.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Sep 2005
ReviewAnesthetic considerations for the obese and morbidly obese oral and maxillofacial surgery patient.
The purpose of this article is to review the problems of anesthetic management of the obese patient and review current literature on this topic. Obesity is associated with a wide spectrum of medical problems. Anesthetic management requires being familiar with the pathophysiologic changes associated with obesity as well as the specific management issues that can arise. We will review recommendations from the literature on anesthesia management as they apply to the oral and maxillofacial surgeon.