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. · Jan 2015
Case ReportsEarly major medical complications after surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea: a retrospective cohort analysis and case series.
The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency and relative risk (RR) of early postoperative major medical complications after surgery for the management of obstructive sleep apnea. ⋯ The overall frequency of early major medical postoperative complications in upper airway surgery for obstructive sleep apnea is low, with no statistically significant difference in frequency and RR between intrapharyngeal and extrapharyngeal surgery. There may, however, be a clinically significance difference in RR possibly because of associated differences in risk factors between the groups.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Jan 2015
Impact of intraoperative fluid administration on length of postoperative hospital stay following orthognathic surgery.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether the volume of intraoperative fluids administered to patients during routine orthognathic surgery is associated with increased length of hospital stay for postoperative convalescence. ⋯ Among surgical complexity, duration of anesthesia, and total volume of intraoperative intravenous fluids administered for routine orthognathic surgery, the duration of anesthesia has the strongest predictive value for patients requiring prolonged hospital stay for postoperative convalescence.
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Burns constitute approximately 10% of all combat-related injuries to the head and neck region. We postulated that the combat environment presents unique challenges not commonly encountered among civilian injuries. The purpose of the present study was to determine the features commonly seen among combat facial burns that will result in therapeutic challenges and might contribute to undesired outcomes. ⋯ Combat-related facial burns present multiple challenges, which can contribute to suboptimal long-term outcomes. These challenges include prolonged transport to the burn center, delayed initial intervention and definitive coverage, and a lack of available high-quality color-matched donor skin. These gaps all highlight the need for novel anti-inflammatory and skin replacement strategies to more adequately address these unique combat-related obstacles.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Jan 2015
Midline submental intubation might be the preferred alternative to oral and nasal intubation in elective oral and craniomaxillofacial surgery when indicated.
No consensus exists to date regarding the best method of controlling the airway for oral or craniomaxillofacial surgery when orotracheal and nasotracheal intubations are unsuccessful or contraindicated. The most commonly used method of tracheostomy has been associated with a high degree of morbidity. Therefore, the present study was conducted to determine the indications, safety, efficacy, time required, drawbacks, complications, and costs of the midline submental intubation (SMI) approach in elective oral and craniomaxillofacial surgical procedures. ⋯ SMI has been successfully used in elective oral and craniomaxillofacial surgical procedures for which oral and nasal intubations were either not indicated or not possible. The advantages include a quick procedure, insignificant complications, the ability to provide a stable airway, and no added costs, making SMI a quick, safe, efficient, and cost-effective alternative in such cases.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Dec 2014
Use of human recombinant bone morphogenetic protein is associated with increased hospital charges in children with cleft lip and palate having bone graft procedures.
There is wide variation in the timing of secondary alveolar bone grafting in patients with cleft lip and palate. The objective of the present study was to examine the timing and hospitalization outcomes of bone grafting procedures in a cohort of 5- to 13-year-old patients with a diagnosis of cleft lip and palate. ⋯ Bone grafting procedures are safe when performed in patients 5 to 13 years old. Insertion of rhBMP was performed in nearly 1% of patients undergoing bone grafting procedures. Use of rhBMP was associated with a considerable increase in hospital charges.