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First, the authors' method is performed only in a single stage. Second, the flap is based on a rich vascular supply from the angular artery, which eliminates the possibility of flap necrosis through multiple turnovers. Third, because the turnover nasolabial flap is a construct of the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous fat, the flap is quite stiff thus reducing the possibility of nostril collapse. Fourth, the procedure leaves no scars in the superior area of the nose other than the nasolabial fold scar.

To (1) design an artifact-free 3D-printed MR-safe temporary transfer device, (2) engineer bone-pins from carbon fiber reinforced polyether ether ketone (CFR-PEEK), (3) evaluate the imaging artifacts of CFR-PEEK, and (4) confirm the osteointegration potential of CFR-PEEK, thus enhancing 3D-planning of bony advancements in hemifacial microsomia using sequential magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Engineered CRF-PEEK bone pins and a 3D printed ex-fix device were implanted into a sheep head and imaged with MRI and computed tomography . The osseointegration and bony compatibility potential of CFR-PEEK was assessed with scanning electron microscopy images of MC3T3 preosteoblast cells on the surface of the material.

The CFR-PEEK pins resulted in a signal void equivalent to the dimension of the pin, with no adjacent areas of MR-signal loss or computed tomography artifact. MCT3 cells adhered and proliferated on the surface of the discs by forming a monolayer of cells, confirming compatibility and osseointegration potential.

A 3D printed transfer device could be utilized temporarily during MRI to permit artifact-free 3D planning. CFR-PEEK pins eliminate imaging artifact permitting sequential MRI examination. In combination, this has the potential to enhance distraction osteogenesis, by permitting accurate three-dimensional planning without ionizing radiation.

A 3D printed transfer device could be utilized temporarily during MRI to permit artifact-free 3D planning. CFR-PEEK pins eliminate imaging artifact permitting sequential MRI examination. In combination, this has the potential to enhance distraction osteogenesis, by permitting accurate three-dimensional planning without ionizing radiation.

Within the context of xerostomia, there is evidence that adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) can differentiate into salivary gland cells in the appropriate environment. The purpose of this study was to preliminarily investigate whether fat grafting as practiced in the United States would be an effective treatment for xerostomia.

Patients were selected for the study if they were seeking treatment for xerostomia after radiation treatment to the head and neck for cancer treatment. Fat grafting was performed in bilateral parotid and submandibular glands. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) of xerostomia was used both preoperatively and postoperatively to assess the effect upon xerostomia symptoms.

Nine patients were included in this study. All patients had complaints of long-standing xerostomia. The average preoperative VAS score was 9.1. All patients tolerated all rounds of fat grafting with no complications. The average postoperative VAS score was 6.0. Compared to preoperative scores, all patients had improvement in VAS scores. The decrease in average VAS score postoperatively (9.1 versus 6.0) was statistically significant (P = 0.007).

Our study showed that there was improvement in xerostomia symptoms with autologous fat transfer alone. This is a novel finding for fat grafting demonstrating regenerative potential. There has been extensive basic research that has shown that adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells can have a protective and restorative role after salivary gland radiation damage. Our case series is the first report of fat grafting having a similar reported outcome.

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the advantages of endoscopic lateral osteotomy, to evaluate the effects of the periosteal elevation on ecchymosis and to search the reasons for the ecchymosis and the intranasal mucosal tears.

On a randomly chosen side a subperiosteal tunnel was elevated, on the other side a subperiosteal tunnel was not elevated. Bilateral lateral osteotomies were performed. Internal nasal packing was not used. The post-operative care was similar for all patients. Tofacitinib The patients were evaluated on the third post-operative day. The intranasal mucosal tears, the lateral osteotomy cut on the periosteal elevation side were examined using endoscopes. The degree of ecchymosis was determined by 2 other surgeons, who were unaware of the elevated side, using the grading system adapted from Hoffman et al. RESULTS The intranasal mucosal injury was seen in 16 of non-elevated side whereas it was 14 on the periosteal elevated side. Endoscopy showed the perforating arteries and elevation of the ot due to the trauma of the angular artery. Intramucosal tears do not increase the severity of the ecchymosis.

The aim of our study was to analyze the aesthetic and functional outcome in the radial forearm free flap donor site using a simple split thickness skin grafting (STSG) closure compared with the use of dermal scaffold supporting the STSG closure.

The study analyzed 18 patients, divided in 2 groups based on the donor site closure modality. In STSG group, a simple STSG was used to cover the defect. In the DS + STSG group, the defect was covered by the use of dermal substitute (MatriDerm) supporting the STSG. Groups were compared on the following outcome variable scar status; hand function; circumferences at most proximal and most distal point of the graft. All patients were followed up 1, 6, and 12 months post-operative.

Nine patients from STSG group showed a difference in circumference between the operated and contralateral limbs respectively of 2.9 mm proximal and 1.2 mm distal; in the 9 patients of DS + STGS group the difference was respectively of 1.2 mm proximal and 1.3 mm distal. Welch unequal variances t-test demonstrated statistical significance of the values with P < 0.004 (P < 0.5). The average VSS was 1.82 ± 0.2 for STSG group and 1.75 ± 0.2 for DS + STGS group. The DASH score was 21.8% in STSG group and 19.4% in DS + STGS group.

Our study shows that patients treated with Matriderm + STSG obtained a better result both in esthetic and functional outcomes.

Our study shows that patients treated with Matriderm + STSG obtained a better result both in esthetic and functional outcomes.