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Massenburg BB, Susarla SM, Kapadia HP, Hopper RA. Subcranial Midface Advancement in Patients with Syndromic Craniosynostosis. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am 2022; 34:467-475. [PMID: 35787822 DOI: 10.1016/j.coms.2022.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Patients with syndromic craniosynostosis can present with midface hypoplasia, abnormal facial ratios, and obstructive sleep apnea. These symptoms can all be improved with midface advancement, but it is essential to evaluate the specific morphologic characteristics of each patient's bony deficiencies before offering subcranial advancement. Midface hypoplasia in Crouzon syndrome is evenly distributed between the central and lateral midface and reliably corrected with Le Fort III distraction. In contrast, the midface hypoplasia in Apert/Pfeiffer syndromes occurs in both an axial and a sagittal plane, with significantly more nasomaxillary hypoplasia compared with the orbitozygomatic deficiency.
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Gallagher ER, Fulton GK, Susarla SM, Birgfeld CB. Multidisciplinary Care Considerations for Patients with Craniosynostosis. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am 2022; 34:353-365. [PMID: 35787826 DOI: 10.1016/j.coms.2022.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Infants and children with craniosynostosis require multidisciplinary care, and this is best accomplished when care is provided on a craniofacial team. Most patients with craniosynostosis will have non-syndromic presentations; however, longitudinal care remains critical to ensure appropriate growth and development throughout childhood. In patients with syndromic craniosynostoses, coordinated longitudinal care becomes even more paramount because of the high level of complexity across many different specialties or disciplines. Care delivery that includes perspective and expertise from multiple disciplines is important to help patients reach their full potential and optimal outcomes.
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Ettinger RE, Mercan E, Podolsky D, Susarla SM. DEFINING THE SAFE ZONE FOR THE LOW MEDIAL HORIZONTAL CUT IN THE SAGITTAL SPLIT OSTEOTOMY. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2022; 80:822-826. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2022.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Susarla SM, Park J, Sie K. Mask Wear: An Important Consideration in Patients With Microtia. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021; 80:590-591. [PMID: 35074284 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2021.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Panesar K, Susarla SM. Mandibular Fractures: Diagnosis and Management. Semin Plast Surg 2021; 35:238-249. [PMID: 34819805 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Accurate evaluation, diagnosis, and management of mandibular fractures is essential to effectively restore an individual's facial esthetics and function. Understanding of surgical anatomy, fracture fixation principles, and the nuances of specific fractures with respect to various patient populations can aid in adequately avoiding complications such as malocclusion, non-union, paresthesia, and revision procedures. This article reviews comprehensive mandibular fracture assessment, mandibular surgical anatomy, fracture fixation principles, management considerations, and commonly encountered complications. In addition, this article reviews emerging literature examining 3-dimensional printing and intraoperative imaging.
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Susarla SM, Fernandes R, Parmar S. Gratitude and Hope in Challenging Times. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr 2021; 14:173. [PMID: 34567417 DOI: 10.1177/19433875211015634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Sobol DL, Hopper JS, Ettinger RE, Dodson TB, Susarla SM. Does the use of a piezoelectric saw improve neurosensory recovery following sagittal split osteotomy? Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021; 51:371-375. [PMID: 34332833 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2021.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Revised: 04/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Neurosensory disturbance of the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) is an adverse effect associated with sagittal split osteotomies (SSO). The purpose of this work was to evaluate neurosensory recovery of the IAN when SSOs were performed with piezoelectric (PZ) versus reciprocating (RP) saws. This was a prospective split-mouth study of patients undergoing bilateral SSO using a PZ saw on one side and an RP saw on the other. The primary outcome of interest was neurosensory recovery, as assessed using the functional sensory recovery (FSR) scale defined by the UK Medical Research Council. Descriptive, bivariate, and regression statistics were computed. Twenty patients (40 SSOs) with a mean age of 19.9 ± 3.2 years were included. The mean mandibular movement did not differ significantly (P = 0.50) between the PZ and RP groups. All patients achieved FSR within 1 year of surgery (range 34-249 days). The median time to FSR overall was comparable between the PZ and RP groups (94.5 days and 101.5 days, respectively; P = 0.20). However, at the time FSR was achieved, PZ SSO sites were more likely to have higher neurosensory scores when compared to RP SSO sites (hazard ratio 2.3, 95% confidence interval 1.1-4.9, P = 0.04).
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Lam AS, Bindschadler MD, Evans KN, Friedman SD, Blessing MS, Bly R, Cunningham ML, Egbert MA, Ettinger RE, Gallagher ER, Hopper RA, Johnson K, Perkins JA, Romberg EK, Sie KCY, Susarla SM, Zdanski CJ, Wang X, Otjen JP, Perez FA, Dahl JP. Accuracy and Reliability of 4D-CT and Flexible Laryngoscopy in Upper Airway Evaluation in Robin Sequence. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2021; 166:760-767. [PMID: 34253111 DOI: 10.1177/01945998211027353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the performance of 4-dimensional computed tomography (4D-CT) in assessing upper airway obstruction (UAO) in patients with Robin sequence (RS) and compare the accuracy and reliability of 4D-CT and flexible fiber-optic laryngoscopy (FFL). STUDY DESIGN Prospective survey of retrospective clinical data. SETTING Single, tertiary care pediatric hospital. METHODS At initial and 30-day time points, a multidisciplinary group of 11 clinicians who treat RS rated UAO severity in 32 sets of 4D-CT visualizations and FFL videos (dynamic modalities) and static CT images. Raters assessed UAO at the velopharynx and oropharynx (1 = none to 5 = complete) and noted confidence levels of each rating. Intraclass correlation and Krippendorff alpha were used to assess intra- and interrater reliability, respectively. Accuracy was assessed by comparing clinician ratings with quantitative percentage constriction (QPC) ratings, calculated based on 4D-CT airway cross-sectional area. Results were compared using Wilcoxon rank-sum and signed-rank tests. RESULTS There was similar intrarater agreement (moderate to substantial) with 4D-CT and FFL, and both demonstrated fair interrater agreement. Both modalities underestimated UAO severity, although 4D-CT ratings were significantly more accurate, as determined by QPC similarity, than FFL (-1.06 and -1.46 vs QPC ratings, P = .004). Overall confidence levels were similar for 4D-CT and FFL, but other specialists were significantly less confident in FFL ratings than were otolaryngologists (2.25 and 3.92, P < .0001). CONCLUSION Although 4D-CT may be more accurate in assessing the degree of UAO in patients with RS, 4D-CT and FFL assessments demonstrate similar reliability. Additionally, 4D-CT may be interpreted with greater confidence by nonotolaryngologists who care for these patients.
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Posnick JC, Susarla SM. Improving Cleft Outcomes: A Retrosynthetic Analysis Approach. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021; 79:2392-2395. [PMID: 34171225 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2021.05.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Susarla SM, Hopper RA. Commentary on "Airway Growth in Preoperative Patients with Crouzon Syndrome" by Lu et al. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2021; 23:197-198. [PMID: 33577394 DOI: 10.1089/fpsam.2020.0565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Hopper JS, Sobol DL, Ettinger RE, Susarla SM. Mandibular Foramen Position Predicts Inferior Alveolar Nerve Location After Sagittal Split Osteotomy With a Low Medial Cut. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021; 79:205-212. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2020.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Revised: 08/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Hopper RA, Susarla SM. Craniomaxillofacial Surgery and the Legacy of Joseph S. Gruss. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr 2020; 13:246-247. [PMID: 33456694 DOI: 10.1177/1943387520965803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Parmar S, Susarla SM, Fernandes RP. Education and Training for Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons in the Context of COVID-19. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr 2020; 13:149-150. [PMID: 33456679 PMCID: PMC7797963 DOI: 10.1177/1943387520948815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2023] Open
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Susarla SM, Mercan E, Evans K, Egbert MA, Hopper RA. Short-term condylar and glenoid fossa changes in infants with Pierre Robin sequence undergoing mandibular distraction osteogenesis. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 50:171-178. [PMID: 32814654 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2020.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Revised: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The purpose was to evaluate short-term changes in condylar and glenoid fossa morphology in infants with Pierre Robin sequence (PRS) undergoing early (age <4 months) mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) for the management of severe airway obstruction. Computed tomography data from infants with PRS who had MDO were compared to those of age-matched control infants without facial skeletal dysmorphology. Surface/volume, linear, and angular measurements of the condyle and glenoid fossa were obtained and compared between infants with PRS and controls. Eleven infants with PRS met the inclusion criteria. There were five female and six male subjects with a mean age at the time of MDO of 41±32 days. Prior to MDO, PRS mandibles had a smaller condylar articulating surface area and volume than age-matched control mandibles, with a more laterally positioned condylar axis (P≤0.05). Following MDO, there were significant increases in condylar articulating surface area and volume, approaching those of normal controls, with further lateral translation of the condylar axis (P≤0.05). Condyle and glenoid fossa morphology is largely normalized following early MDO in infants with PRS. The condylar axis translates laterally as a result of MDO; this change is not observed with mandibular growth in infants without PRS.
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Susarla SM, Ettinger RE, Dodson TB. Is It Necessary to Free the Inferior Alveolar Nerve From the Proximal Segment in the Sagittal Split Osteotomy? J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 78:1382-1388. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2020.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2020] [Revised: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/06/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Susarla SM, Parmar S, Fernandes R. COVID-19 and the craniomaxillofacial surgical community. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr 2020; 13:83. [PMID: 32642036 PMCID: PMC7311838 DOI: 10.1177/1943387520921325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Susarla SM, Hopper RA. Discussion: Outcomes of Intracranial Versus Subcranial Approaches to the Frontofacial Skeleton. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 78:1617-1619. [PMID: 32439380 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2020.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2020] [Accepted: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Shen JK, Every J, Morrison SD, Massenburg BB, Egbert MA, Susarla SM. Global Interest in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Analysis of Google Trends Data. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 78:1484-1491. [PMID: 32554065 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2020.05.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Revised: 05/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE Oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) has an expansive scope, with myriad diagnoses treated by practicing surgeons. Patients and referring providers are increasingly turning to Web-based sources to find information about clinical conditions before consultations or in conjunction with ongoing care. The purpose of this study was to examine the current trends of public interest of OMS procedures as assessed by online search trends. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional study of Internet search data obtained via Google Trends (GT; Alphabet, Mountain View, CA) was conducted. Data were collected using GT for OMS-related search terms between January 2004 and May 2019. The search terms used in the analysis were "wisdom teeth," "TMJ," "dental implants," "jaw surgery," "jaw fracture," "facial trauma," and "facial cosmetic surgery," defined to be the core surgical aspects of OMS based on public awareness campaigns sponsored by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Relative search volumes, trends over time, geographic trends, and seasonal trends were analyzed. For all analyses, P ≤ .05 was considered significant. RESULTS Overall search volume trends for OMS procedures showed an increase over time, with seasonal and geographic trends. "Wisdom teeth" was the most searched term and had the greatest increase in search volume over time. "Facial trauma" was the least searched term, with no appreciable trend over time. Geographic search volume was greatest in the United States. Seasonal changes were most apparent with searches for "wisdom teeth" and "jaw surgery." CONCLUSIONS Analysis of GT data shows substantial interest in core OMS procedures, with seasonal variations noted for certain areas of practice (third molars and jaw surgery) and consistent interest in other areas (facial cosmetic surgery, dental implant reconstruction, and temporomandibular disorders). The use of GT data may be a powerful tool for predicting demand for OMS services and for public education campaigns.
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Susarla SM, Dodson TB, Cheng KL. Do Academic Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Comply With Best Practices for Reporting the Results of Randomized Clinical Trials? J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 78:771-777. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2019.12.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2019] [Revised: 12/27/2019] [Accepted: 12/27/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Chandawarkar A, Birgfeld CB, Yaremchuk MJ, Tufaro AP, Hopper RA, Susarla SM. Pioneers in Modern Craniofacial Surgery: Assessing the Academic Impact of Drs. Joseph Gruss and Paul Manson. Plast Reconstr Surg 2020; 145:814e-817e. [PMID: 32221230 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000006647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND The authors conducted this study to assess the impact that Drs. Joseph Gruss and Paul Manson have had on craniofacial surgery through their individual contributions and through their trainees. METHODS This was a retrospective analysis of fellows trained by either Dr. Gruss or Dr. Manson. Demographic and bibliometric measures were recorded for each fellow. Demographic factors included years since completion of fellowship training, current practice of craniomaxillofacial surgery, academic practice, and academic leadership roles. Bibliometric measures included number of publications, number of citations, and h-index. To adjust for scholarly activity before fellowship training, only contributions published after fellowship training were included. RESULTS Over a 39-year period, a total of 86 surgeons completed fellowship training with either of the two principal surgeons. The mean time since completion of training was 18.7 ± 11.4 years. Seventy-nine percent of surgeons had active practices in craniomaxillofacial surgery; 54 percent had academic practices. The mean number of publications was 26.4 ± 69.3, the mean number of citations was 582 ± 2406, and the average h-index was 6.7 ± 10.6. Among academic surgeons, the average h-index was 10.7 ± 13.1, 89 percent practiced in North America, 89 percent had active practices in craniomaxillofacial surgery, and nearly 50 percent had achieved a leadership role. CONCLUSIONS Modern craniofacial reconstruction has evolved from principles used in trauma and correction of congenital differences. The extensive impact that Drs. Paul Manson and Joseph Gruss have had on the field, and plastic surgery at large, is evident through their primary contributions and the immense impact their trainees have had on the field.
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Cho DY, Evans KN, Weed MC, Lee A, Susarla SM. Bilateral Squamosal Suture Craniosynostosis Presenting with Abducens Nerve Palsy and Severe Papilledema. World Neurosurg 2020; 138:344-348. [PMID: 32217173 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.03.079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Revised: 03/13/2020] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients with single-suture or minor suture craniosynostosis are typically asymptomatic at early presentation; intervention is aimed at reducing the risk of elevated intracranial pressure and associated developmental sequelae. Patients may be symptomatic in cases of major multisuture syndromic synostoses or delayed diagnosis. Clinical presentation in this context may include headaches, papilledema, cognitive delay, or behavioral issues. Cranial nerve palsies are atypical symptoms of intracranial hypertension in this patient population. CASE DESCRIPTION An 11-month-old, otherwise healthy girl presented with bilateral severe papilledema and left abducens nerve palsy owing to nonsyndromic near-complete bilateral squamosal suture synostosis with associated incomplete sagittal and right lambdoid synostoses. The patient underwent urgent open cranial expansion, with resolution of her papilledema and improvement in eye position and motility. CONCLUSIONS Cranial nerve palsies may be presenting symptoms of intracranial hypertension in patients with craniosynostosis. Multidisciplinary evaluation and treatment is paramount for appropriate management.
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Kapadia H, Olson D, Tse R, Susarla SM. Nasoalveolar Molding for Unilateral and Bilateral Cleft Lip Repair. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am 2020; 32:197-204. [PMID: 32165093 DOI: 10.1016/j.coms.2020.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Nasoalveolar molding (NAM) is a powerful tool in the treatment of patients with unilateral or bilateral cleft lip and palate. The primary goal of NAM is to improve alignment of critical anatomic elements before surgical repair of the unilateral or bilateral cleft lip. Modifications of the position of the alveolar segments and their associated lip elements, the lower lateral cartilages, and the columella achieved with NAM are helpful for creating a suitable platform for tension-free lip repair.
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Han JT, Susarla SM, Dodson TB, Lang MS. Are Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Prescribing Fewer Opioids and More Non-Narcotic Analgesics for Postoperative Pain After Third Molar Removal? J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 78:358-365. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2019.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2019] [Revised: 08/12/2019] [Accepted: 08/13/2019] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Hopper RA, Kapadia H, Susarla SM. Surgical-Orthodontic Considerations in Subcranial and Frontofacial Distraction. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am 2020; 32:309-320. [PMID: 32102742 DOI: 10.1016/j.coms.2020.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Subcranial and frontofacial distraction osteogenesis have emerged as powerful tools for management of hypoplasia involving the upper two-thirds of the face. The primary goal of subcranial or frontofacial distraction is to improve the orientation of the upper face and midface structures (frontal bone, orbitozygomatic complex, maxilla, nasal complex) relative to the cranial base, globes, and mandible. The various techniques used are tailored for management of specific phenotypic differences in facial position and may include segmental osteotomies, differential vectors, or synchronous maxillomandibular rotation.
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Susarla SM, Hauptman J, Ettinger R, Sittler B, Ellenbogen RG. Acellular Dermal Matrix as a Definitive Reconstructive Option for Management of a Large Myelomeningocele Defect in the Setting of Severe Lumbar Kyphosis. World Neurosurg 2019; 129:363-366. [PMID: 31247357 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.06.116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2019] [Revised: 06/13/2019] [Accepted: 06/14/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Severe kyphosis is infrequently seen in neonates with myelomeningoceles. Spinal skeletal dysmorphology complicates repair, as local tissue may be insufficient to cover the dural repair. Although neonatal kyphectomy has been proposed as a potential solution to this problem, it carries significant potential risks that may not be acceptable to families. CASE DESCRIPTION A neonate presented with a large myelomeningocele defect with associated severe lumbar kyphosis. Kyphectomy was both declined by the family owing to the potential surgical risks and deemed not appropriate by the surgeons based on the challenging anatomic considerations. Soft tissue closure was not possible with local tissue rearrangement. Acellular dermal matrix was used as a definitive soft tissue coverage option, with complete epithelialization noted at 8 weeks postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS Acellular dermal matrix is a potentially useful adjunct for definitive reconstruction of complex neonatal soft tissue defects where local tissue is not available.
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