The Journal of craniofacial surgery
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Case Reports
An unforeseen complication arising from inferior alveolar nerve block: is anemia possible?
Complications after administration of local anesthesia for dental procedures are well recognized. We present here 2 cases of patients with anemic areas on their faces resulting from inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB). ⋯ Although neurologic occurrences resulting from IANB are rare, dentists should keep in mind that certain dental procedures such as administering IANB could cause anemic areas on the face. Henceforth, dentists should consider the possibility of anemia after administration of IANB and pay attention to avoid complications during the procedure.
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Comparative Study Historical Article
Anthropometric comparison of painting portraits of beautiful women, femme fatales, and artists' mothers.
The aim of this study was to compare the painting portraits of beautiful women, femme fatales, and artists' mothers using anthropometry. Portraits of each theme were selected in modern novels, essays and picture books, and categorized portraits. A total of 52 samples were collected, including 20 beautiful women, 20 femme fatales, and 12 artists' mothers. ⋯ The artists' mother group has a relatively narrower upper face (29% of the total face height) and thinner lips (27% of the lip width) compared with the other 2 groups (36%). Proportions from works of art are more ideal and attractive than clinically measured proportions. The ideal ratios measured from historical portraits might be useful in planning facial surgeries.
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Case Reports
Basicranial venous anomalies associated with complex nonsyndromic craniosynostosis in a child.
We report the radiological findings of severe bilateral jugular foraminal stenosis along with anomalous basicranial venous drainage in a child with a history of complex nonsyndromic craniosynostosis. CT with 3D reconstructions and MR venography revealed that the lateral sinuses were draining transosseously through several markedly enlarged emissary veins. ⋯ Basicranial venous anomalies are common among children with complex craniosynostosis, and although they may not resemble intracranial vascular outflow deficiencies, they can pose significant surgical risks. This case emphasizes the need for proper clinical assessment and documentation of anomalous basicranial venous anatomy to facilitate management of complex craniosynostosis patients.
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Metastasis of the lung adenocarcinoma to the paranasal sinuses is a rare clinical entity. We present a 75-year-old male patient who presented with swelling of the forehead and left upper eyelid with proptosis in left eye due to metastasis from lung adenocarcinoma. It appears as a puffy swelling of the forehead like a Pott's puffy tumor. Pott's puffy tumor is a subperiostal abscess of the frontal bone associated with osteomyelitis and usually occurs as a complication of sinusitis or trauma.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
A randomized double-blinded placebo controlled study of four interventions for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in maxillofacial trauma surgery.
This study aimed to determine if preoperative oral administration of metoclopramide, chlorpromazine, gabapentin, or dexamethasone would effectively reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in the first 24 hours after surgery in patients undergoing maxillofacial trauma surgery. ⋯ Our results demonstrated that premedication with oral metoclopramide, gabapentin, or chlorpromazine can significantly decrease the incidence of PONV in patients undergoing maxillofacial trauma surgery.