The Journal of craniofacial surgery
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Actually, autologous fat grafts have many clinical applications in breast surgery, facial rejuvenation, buttock augmentation, and Romberg syndrome as well as a treatment of liposuction sequelae. ⋯ Autologous fat grafting is a good method for the correction of scars on the face instead of the traditional scar surgical excision.
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This study examined the diagnostic value of ultrasound and radiography compared with clinical examinations as the gold standard method to determine whether ultrasound can be used for early diagnosis of nasal fracture. ⋯ The nasal bone ultrasound study is a useful method in determining the nasal fracture and radiography can be replaced with ultrasound in early diagnosis of fracture.
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Comparative Study
Efficacy of bone healing in calvarial defects using piezoelectric surgical instruments.
This study compared bone healing following the use of 2 piezoelectric surgery units or conventional mechanical cutting with carbide and diamond drills to explore their future applications for bone surgery. ⋯ The Surgystar and Piezoelectric System are suitable for bone osteotomy and provide faster bone healing in comparison with mechanical instrumentation.
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Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a synthetic material that was used initially in spine and hip surgery. It has the properties of being biocompatible, resistant to thermal and ionizing radiation, and resembles cortical bone biomechanically. These favorable characteristics have led to the increasing use of PEEK implants for calvarial defects which remain a significant reconstructive challenge. ⋯ Computer-designed, patient-specific PEEK implants for cranioplasties are a viable alternative when autologous bone grafts are unavailable or unsuitable. Such prefabrication reduces operative times through minimal to no intraoperative adjustments. Although initial results are promising, longer-term follow-up and further comparative studies including randomized control trials to evaluate outcomes between different alloplastic materials for cranioplasty are necessary.
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Comparative Study
Minimizing transfusions in primary cranial vault remodeling: the role of aminocaproic acid.
Cranial vault remodeling (CVR) for craniosynostosis is a procedure with the potential for significant blood loss. Aminocaproic acid (ACA) has been used at our institution during CVR for its antifibrinolytic effects. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of ACA on blood loss and transfusion rates during primary CVR. ⋯ The use of intraoperative ACA minimizes blood transfusion volumes and donor exposures in children who undergo primary CVR for craniosynostosis. Antifibrinolytics should be considered for routine use in pediatric craniofacial surgery.