Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery
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J Craniomaxillofac Surg · Dec 2013
Comparative StudyMicrovascular training of medical students and surgeons - a comparative prospective study.
Since microsurgical experience remains the most important skill in various surgical fields it should be in general part of the training program, either in medical studies or residency. This study compares the results of microsurgical education after completion of a comprehensive microsurgical course program between students and surgeons. 59 clinical medical students and 19 surgeons participated at a weekly 14-day microsurgical training course. Two examiners assessed the participants independently and blinded. ⋯ Prior to participation the students described an ambition to a career in a specialty performing microsurgery in 23 cases, after the microsurgical course following completion 50 participants worked in a surgical field. Microsurgical education can be part of undergraduate medical studies. The microsurgery training course influenced the students' ambition in relation to microsurgery as a future career.
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J Craniomaxillofac Surg · Dec 2013
Comparative StudyNon-battle craniomaxillofacial injuries from U.S. military operations.
Non-battle injuries (NBIs) can be a source of significant resource utilization for the armed forces in a deployed setting. While the incidence and severity of craniomaxillofacial (CMF) battle injuries (BIs) have reportedly increased in the ongoing U.S. military conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, the prevalence and the nature of NBIs are not well described. ⋯ IV Prognostic.
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J Craniomaxillofac Surg · Dec 2013
Case ReportsPreformed titanium cranioplasty after resection of skull base meningiomas - a technical note.
Meningiomas of the fronto-basal skull are difficult to manage as the treatment usually includes extensive resection of the lesion, consecutive reconstruction of the meninges and of the skull. Especially after removal of spheno-orbital and sphenoid-wing meningiomas, the cosmetic result is of utmost importance. In this technical note, we present our institutional approach in the treatment of skull base meningiomas, focussing on the reconstruction of the neurocranium with individually preformed titanium cranioplasty (CRANIOTOP(®), CL Instruments, Germany). ⋯ CRANIOTOP(®) cranioplasty is a safe and practical tool for reconstruction of the skull after meningioma surgery.