1.A simple method of intraoperative intubation tube change.
Jin Yong CHO ; Hyeon Min KIM ; Jae Young RYU
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2014;40(5):250-252
Nasotracheal intubation should be performed in patients with jaw fractures because maxillomandibular fixation is required. However, when there are concomitant fractures of the nose and facial bones, an intubation tube positioned at the nose makes it difficult to perform an intricate surgery. In order to overcome these problems, a variety of ways to change the position of the tube have been introduced. We describe a simple technique of switching the tube from a nasal to oral position, which was easily executed in a patient with concomitant nasal and mandibular fractures, accompanied by a literature review.
Airway Management
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Facial Bones
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Humans
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Intubation*
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Jaw Fixation Techniques
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Jaw Fractures
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Mandibular Fractures
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Nose
2.The treatment of malocclusion after open reduction of maxillofacial fracture: a report of three cases.
Sung Suk LEE ; Su Gwan KIM ; Seong Yong MOON ; Ji Su OH ; Jae Seek YOU
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2014;40(2):91-95
The posttraumatic complications of jaw fractures related to jaw function and facial deformity include nonunion, malunion, malocclusion, temporomandibular joint dysfunction and facial asymmetry. This report presents cases referred to our department for revision of malunion and malocclusion following inadequate reduction of jaw fractures. Three patients with posttraumatic malocclusions caused by malunion were treated with a LeFort I osteotomy in one case and re-fracture in two cases. All of the patients exhibited stable results without further complications (e.g., malunion or malocclusion). Accurate preoperative diagnosis and proper anatomical reduction of the fracture segments are essential to preventing post-surgical malunion and malocclusion.
Congenital Abnormalities
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Diagnosis
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Facial Asymmetry
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Humans
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Jaw
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Jaw Fractures
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Malocclusion*
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Osteotomy
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Temporomandibular Joint
3.Submental intubation in maxillofacial fracture: a case report.
Hooshang AKBARI ; Mohammad Ali HEIDARI-GORJI ; Rostam POORMOUSA ; Mitra AYYASI
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2016;42(3):166-168
It can be challenging to create a safe airway in maxilla facial fracture and some skull surgeries. In this case study, the patient experienced jaw fractures that disturbed the dental occlusion and associated fracture of the base of the skull. Neither nasal nor oral intubation was possible based on the side effects of tracheotomy; therefore, submental intubation was applied successfully. The procedure and results are presented in the text.
Dental Occlusion
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Humans
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Intubation*
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Jaw Fractures
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Maxilla
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Skull
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Tracheotomy
4.Atypical Femoral Fracture Combined with Osteonecrosis of Jaw During Osteoporosis Treatment with Bisphosphonate.
Yougun WON ; Joon Ryul LIM ; Young Hwan KIM ; Hyung Keun SONG ; Kyu Hyun YANG
Journal of Bone Metabolism 2014;21(2):155-159
Bisphosphonate, a potent anti-resorptive agent, is generally accepted as a safe, effective, well tolerated treatment for postmenopausal osteoporosis. Atypical femoral fracture (AFF) and bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of jaw (BRONJ) are the increasing morbidities in patients treated with long term bisphosphonate. Pathogenic mechanisms of AFF and BRONJ are not fully identified and not identical. We report a case of BRONJ followed by AFF and its nonunion in a 67-year-old woman patient receiving an oral bisphosphonate during 7 years for the treatment of osteoporosis.
Aged
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Female
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Femoral Fractures*
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Humans
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Jaw*
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Osteonecrosis*
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Osteoporosis*
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Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal
5.Surgical management of edentulous/atrophic mandibular fracture: a report of two cases.
Jae Seok LIM ; Jin Il KWON ; Bong Chul KIM ; Hyung Jun KIM
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2012;38(1):50-54
According to Luhr's classification, a fracture in the mandible with a width of less than 15-20 mm is considered to be an atrophic mandibular fracture and its incidence is very rare. Because of the reduced cross-sectional area and smaller contact area of the fractured ends as well as the poorly vascularized bony structure and delayed bone healing, an atrophic mandibular fracture is a great challenge for oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Surgeons tend to perform closed reduction, because open reduction is considered a non-life-saving surgery among elderly patients. Thus, most of them have limited experience in surgical management. According to recent reports, open reduction yields a good result, and the Association for Osteosynthesis (AO) group has recommended open reduction. This is a case report of our two experiences of open reduction and rigid fixation of atrophic mandibular fractures by the AO principle. Articles were also reviewed here.
Aged
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Atrophy
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Humans
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Incidence
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Jaw, Edentulous
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Mandible
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Mandibular Fractures
6.A Clinical Study of Mandibular Angle Fracture.
Wook Jae YOON ; Su Gwan KIM ; Ji Su OH ; Jae Seek YOU ; Kyung Seop LIM ; Seung Min SHIN ; Cheol Man KIM
Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2014;36(5):201-206
PURPOSE: To establish management protocol for mandibular angle fracture, we describe pertinent factors including cause, impacted third molar and recent treatment tendency. METHODS: We examined the records of 62 patients who had unilateral mandibular angle fracture. Sixty patients who had open reduction surgery were examined at postoperative weeks 1, 4, 8, 12, and 28. RESULTS: Left mandibular angle fracture is frequent in younger males. Presence of the mandibular third molar can increase fracture risk. Because of attached muscle, favorable fractures occurred primarily in the mandibular angle area. CONCLUSION: Extracting the mandibular third molar can prevent angle fractures, and open reduction with only one plate adaptation is generally the proper treatment method for mandibular angle fracture.
Humans
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Jaw Fractures
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Male
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Mandibular Injuries
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Molar, Third
9.Pathological Fracture of The Distal Femur, Caused by Chronic Actinomycotic Osteomyelitis: A case report
Ki Hong KIM ; Yong Joo KIM ; Jang Soo KANG ; Bun Soo YOON ; Sung Soo CHO
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association 1979;14(3):461-464
Actinomycosis is a chronic suppurative and granulomatous disease characterized by peripheral spread and extension to contagious tissue, rare hematogenous spread, and the formation of multiple draining sinus tracts. In the rare case of hematogenous disseminated Actinomycosis; lesions appear in all parts of the body. Bone involvement, however, is very rare except the jaw and there has been only some reports about the ribs and vertebral columns. To our knowledge, this case represents the first report of documented distal femoral involvement.
Actinomycosis
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Femur
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Fractures, Spontaneous
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Jaw
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Osteomyelitis
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Ribs
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Spine