OBJECTIVE To develop a method to construct three dimensional finite element model of nasomaxillary complex,in order to provide the foundation of studying nasomaxillary biomechanics characteristics.METHODS DICOM data from HelixCT were analyzed and reconstructed in software Mimics,then complete constructing three dimensional finite element model of nasomaxillary complex in Ansys.RESULTS The nasomaxillary complex model was similar to original case in structure,which is a high finite element model.CONCLUSION Computer assistant in constructing finite element model from DICOM data is a convenient,exact and efficient method .The nasomaxillay complex finite element model is exact and reproductable,and can provide the foundation of studying biomechanics mechanism of nasomaxillary fracture in otolaryngology.

The surgical treatment of craniofacial malformation is a sophisticated task which needs careful and detailed preoperative planning. However, based on the patient's 2-D CT and X-ray images, the surgeons always feel hard to produce a convincible and satisfying surgical scheme. In this article, a craniofacial surgery simulation system based upon 3-D reconstruction and volume calculation of two eye sockets is presented. By using this system, the surgeon can virtually repose bone fragment according to the D-value between the volumes of two eye sockets. The D-value serves as a guideline to direct the bone reposing. The simulated key steps of real surgical procedure are presented, which demonstrate the efficiency of the system. The contrast images between postoperative and preoperative surgery are also given.
Anthropometry ; Computer Simulation ; Computer-Aided Design ; Craniofacial Abnormalities ; surgery ; Humans ; Imaging, Three-Dimensional ; Orbit ; anatomy & histology ; Prosthesis Design ; Surgery, Computer-Assisted

Objective: Reveal the global expression profile of serum exosomal proteins of Crouzon syndrome patients. Methods: We isolated microvesicles from serum of Crouzon children with a C342Y mutation in FGFR2 by ultracentrifugation, which were further characterized by electron microscopy and immunoblotting. The protein profiling in normal subjects and Crouzon patients was systematically compared by iTRAQ proteomic analysis. Results: The result demonstrated that microvesicles were between 30—100 nm in diameter, round shape with cup-like concavity and expressed exosomal marker tumor susceptibility gene (TSG) 101 and flotillin (Flot) 1. We identified a total number of 62 proteins, among which 22 proteins overlap with ExoCarta database and were different between the Crouzon patient and the normal subject. The Ingenuity Pathway Analysis showed that the functions of these proteins are mostly involved in Developmental Disorder, Hereditary Disorder, Skeletal and Muscular Disorders, which are all related to the clinical manifestations of Crouzon syndrome. In addition, the proteins were focused on the network of "Organismal Injury and Abnormalities, Hematological System Development and Function, Cell-To-Cell Signaling and Interaction" . The central protein FN1 was presented as the key protein in the network. Conclusions Our data demonstrated that serum exosomes harbor informative proteins and FN1 was selected as a potential candidate for its role in promoting osteoblast adhesion, proliferation and mineralization.

Objective: To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety profile of hyaluronic acid dermal filler(Restylane®) in treating nasolabial folds in Chinese population. Methods: 103 subjects in this study were recruited from five Chinese clinical trial centers between July 2014 and December 2015. Subjects were treated with hyaluronic acid dermal filler in correcting nasolabial folds and an optional re-treatment was performed after 12 months according to the subjects′wishes. The improved of nasolabial folds was evaluated by the change of severity (wrinkle severity rating scale, WSRS) and aesthetic improvement (global aesthetic improvement scale, GAIS). Satisfaction of subjects on treatment was evaluated using subject satisfaction questionnaires (SSQ). Safety indicators such as pain, skin and soft tissue presentation at the injection site were continuously evaluated throughout the whole treatment process. Results: Significant improvement in scores of WSRS and GAIS of all subjects was observed after treatment. Nine months after treatment, the scores of WSRS in 80 subjects (77.7%) and GAIS in 96 subjects (93.2%) were still improved. The 68 subjects (95.8%) received re-treatment after 12 months gained further improvement in nasolabial folds. Most adverse events were mild or moderate (transient/reversible local manifestations) and all resolved before study end, no severe adverse event related to products observed. Conclusions Hyaluronic acid dermal filler is effective and safe in treatment of nasolabial folds in Chinese population and the effect can last up to 12 months.