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Brar GK, Keshav V, Sodhi SPS, Chawla U, Sodhi A. A Rare Complication of Maxillary Third Molar Extraction. J Pharm Bioallied Sci 2024; 16:S983-S986. [PMID: 38595480 PMCID: PMC11001058 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_947_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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The removal of tuberosity post extraction of the maxillary third molar is a very rare complication and there has not been ample discussion in the literature. Forceful extraction of a maxillary third molar can lead to soft and hard tissue loss. Various techniques have been used for the management of such defects such as local flaps, free soft tissue flaps, free bone flaps, and even tissue engineering. We present a case report of a large post-traumatic defect of maxillary tuberosity caused by forceful extraction of the maxillary third molar, which was managed conservatively by secondary healing, and the patient is on regular follow-up.
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- Gursimrat Kaur Brar
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab, India
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Elemek E, Gelmez YM, Hekimoğlu ER, Eşrefoğlu M. Clinical and histological comparison of healing by steel scalpel, diode laser, and radiofrequency in palatal wound: An animal study. Niger J Clin Pract 2023; 26:1264-1272. [PMID: 37794538 DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_578_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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Background Wound healing following periodontal soft tissue procedures can differ owing to different techniques, the feasibility of which can be determined through detailed macroscopic and microscopic observations. Aims This study aimed to clinically and histologically evaluate palatal wound healing in rats by secondary intention after excision using a steel scalpel, diode laser, and radiofrequency. Materials and Methods An excision was made in the edentulous anterior maxilla of 42 4-month-old male Wistar rats weighing 289-428 g. Part of the connective tissue was left in the surgical area to observe the dynamics of secondary intention wound healing. Three experimental groups were established: the steel scalpel, an 810-nm diode laser at a power output of 1.5 W in continuous mode, and a monopolar radiofrequency in a fully rectified waveform at 15 W. Clinical and histological analyses were performed on days 2, 4, and 7. Hemostasis, changes in body weight, defect size, epithelial gap, and inflammatory infiltration were evaluated. Results The epithelial gap closed completely in all groups on day 7. Bleeding occurred significantly more in the scalpel group (P < 0.001). No significant changes were observed in body weight between the groups. Macroscopically, the mean wound area decreased over time in all groups. Wound healing was significantly slower in the laser group on day 2 and in the radiofrequency group on days 4 and 7 (P < 0.001). Microscopically, the laser created the cleanest wound area, with minimal inflammatory infiltration and no thermal injury. More damage occurred in the connective tissue of the radiofrequency group. Wound healing was observed on day 7 in all groups. Conclusions Palatal wound healing with secondary intention yielded different outcomes in a rat model when different techniques were used. However, almost complete healing was observed in all wounds, which highlights the importance of the soft tissue left in the surgical area. Wound healing in periodontal soft tissue procedures is not compromised by different techniques, as long as the clinician has sufficient knowledge and experience.
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- E Elemek
- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Gelişim University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Immunology, Aziz Sancar Institute of Experimental Medicine, İstanbul University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakıf University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakıf University, İstanbul, Turkey
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Zaayman M, Azhar A, Silfvast-Kaiser A, Jeong CY, Paek SY. MOdified DEroofing With Scar Excision (MODES Procedure) for the Surgical Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. J Cutan Med Surg 2023; 27:69-71. [PMID: 36411994 DOI: 10.1177/12034754221138246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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- Marcus Zaayman
- 423342 Division of Dermatology, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- 12332 College of Medicine, Texas A&M University, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- 12215 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- 423342 Division of Dermatology, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA.,12332 College of Medicine, Texas A&M University, Dallas, Texas, USA
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Manci R, Nazir ZH, Dusza SW, Chen CSJ. Topical timolol enhances surgical wound healing in the lower portion of the leg in older patients with comorbidities: A retrospective review. J Am Acad Dermatol 2022; 87:661-663. [PMID: 35183658 PMCID: PMC10510088 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2022.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Rachel Manci
- Dermatology Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Hauppauge, New York; Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, New Jersey
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- Dermatology Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Hauppauge, New York; Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, New York
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- Dermatology Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Hauppauge, New York
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- Dermatology Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Hauppauge, New York.
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Fronek LF, Dorton D. Surgical Outcomes Following Mohs Micrographic Surgery for Basal Cell Carcinoma on the Distal Third of the Nose. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol 2022; 15:32-36. [PMID: 35783569 PMCID: PMC9239128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The primary aim of this study is to determine a quantifiable difference in surgical outcomes between local skin flap, full thickness skin graft (FTSG), and secondary intention (SI) following Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) for basal cell carcinoma (BCC) on the distal third of the nose. METHODS A retrospective chart review of 66 MMS defects on the distal third of the nose performed by a single surgeon between June 2019 to June 2020 was completed. Clinical images of MMS defects and postoperative scars at six months were recorded and measured by the Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS). Pearson Chi-square and Fisher's Exact tests were utilized to determine the relationship between the main predictor variables and VSS. RESULTS Of the 66 patients retained, 52 were deemed to have low VSS (77.61%), 11 had medium VSS (16.42%) and three had high VSS (4.48%). Of the 52 patients with low VSS, 40 underwent local flap (76.92%), nine underwent FTSG (17.31%), and three healed by SI (5.77%). Of the 11 patients with medium VSS, two underwent local flap (18.15%), nine underwent FTSG (81.82%), and zero healed by SI. Of the three patients with high VSS, zero underwent local flap or SI, while all three underwent FTSG (100%). Bivariate analysis demonstrated that repair type employed was associated with VSS at six months (p<0.0001) with patients treated with local skin flap having better outcomes. CONCLUSION Our data illustrate that local skin flaps might result in a lower VSS at six months compared to FTSG or SI, therefore offering superior surgical outcomes in the treatment of BCC on the distal third of the nose.
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- Lisa Faye Fronek
- Both authors are with the Department of Dermatology, HCA Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine at Largo Medical Center Program in Largo, Florida
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- Both authors are with the Department of Dermatology, HCA Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine at Largo Medical Center Program in Largo, Florida
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Lucattelli E, Cipriani F, Pascone C, Di Lonardo A. Non-Healing Burn Wound Treatment With A Sterile Silicone Gel. Ann Burns Fire Disasters 2021; 34:53-57. [PMID: 34054387 PMCID: PMC8126373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Treatment of burn wounds can be complicated due to fluid and electrolyte loss and the increased chance of infectious complications. Silicone-based products have become increasingly used for non-healing wound treatment, but no study has specifically addressed its potential on burn patients. The purpose of this study was to compare the use of sterile silicone gel with conventional medication in improving the healing of burn wounds. Between November 2019 and March 2020, 12 patients with mid-deep and deep burn wounds were included in the present study (average TBSA approximately 29%, range 13-51%). Patient average age was 49 years (range 29-67 years), 7 were male. In each patient two clinically similar areas were identified and treated every 48 hours with topical application of silicone gel in the form of Stratamed® (Group 1) and conventional medication (Group 2). All the cases healed without requiring skin grafting. No secondary wound infection nor allergic reactions were found. The mean days from commencing the treatment to 95% re-epithelialization in Groups 1 and 2 were 5.4 and 12.5, respectively. Culture samples were negative for common pathogens. Silicone gel has shown to be particularly effective in speeding up the re-epithelialization process. The protective film formed by the silicone helps to reduce possible infectious complications. Finally, silicone gel is easy to apply and associated with greater pain control during medication.
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- E. Lucattelli
- Plastic and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Burn Centre, Cisanello University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Burn Centre, Cisanello University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Burn Centre, Cisanello University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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Almas T, Hussain S, Ehtesham M, Ullah M, Khan MK. Residual Breast Sarcoma Left to Heal by Secondary Intention Following Wide Local Excision: An Unorthodox Approach to a Rare Malignancy. Cureus 2020; 12:e10433. [PMID: 33062546 PMCID: PMC7556687 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.10433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Breast sarcomas remain a rare malignancy and are noted to portend a particularly dismal prognosis. Due to their high rates of recurrence, a surgical excision with negative margins remains the preferred treatment modality. Nevertheless, their sparse prevalence often poses a diagnostic conundrum. In this report, we chronicle the case of a 46-year-old female with a recurrent breast sarcoma that was treated with wide local excision. Interestingly, no flap reconstruction, skin graft surgery, or primary wound closure was performed, and the resultant wound was left to heal by secondary intention. The patient continues to do well to date, with no postoperative complications.
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- Talal Almas
- Internal Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, IRL
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- Internal Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, IRL
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- Internal Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, IRL
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- General Surgery, Maroof International Hospital, Islamabad, PAK
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- Surgical Oncology, Federal Government Poly Clinic (Post Graduate Medical Institute), Islamabad, PAK.,Surgical Oncology, Maroof International Hospital, Islamabad, PAK
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Oh BH, Oh Y, Nam KA, Roh MR, Chung KY. Application of secondary intention for the restoration of the apical triangle after Mohs micrographic surgery. J DERMATOL TREAT 2019; 32:418-423. [PMID: 31533495 DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2019.1666967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Restoring the apical triangle (AT) to maintain the symmetry of the face after Mohs micrographic surgery can be challenging. We have applied secondary intention (SI) after partial closure in cases with large defects. OBJECTIVE To compare the cosmetic results between immediate closure (IC) and SI. METHODS & MATERIALS We retrospectively reviewed 24 patients (IC group: n = 15, SI group: n = 9). To evaluate the symmetry, the comparative ratio (CR; area of the AT of the involved side/area of the normal contralateral side) was calculated. RESULTS The defects were significantly larger in the SI group than in the IC group (588.89 ± 346.53 mm2 vs. 252.87 ± 196.52 mm2, p < .01). While there was no statistically significant difference in average CR, the standard deviation was higher in the SI group (0.95 ± 0.08 vs. 0.93 ± 0.31, p = .3359), indicating the difficulty in predicting the results of SI healing. The average visual analog scale score evaluated by two dermatologists was higher in the IC group, albeit without a significant difference (8.23 ± 0.96 vs. 7.78 ± 1.52, p = .5267). CONCLUSION SI after partial closure can be an option for large defects in the AT area.
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- Byung Ho Oh
- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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OBJECTIVE Inexpensive methods for more rapid healing of secondary intention wounds are sought. This pilot study measured the wound healing rate for a new zinc oxide structured dressing technique. METHOD In this study, we included the three patients with the largest wounds with onset during a one month period. A 3-ply gauze was cut and placed in the centre of each wound, leaving a 3-5mm rim of the wound exposed to the zinc gauze. The central gauze was soaked with 0.9% saline solution and the entire wound area was covered with 3 layers of Unna zinc oxide dressing. The central gauze size was modified to fit as the wound healed and the size changed. The wound was photographed at each visit and wound areas were obtained using best-fit ellipses. RESULTS The average wound closure rate is reported in the three wounds as 21.73mm2 per day. The scalp wound healed at a rate of 21.45mm2 per day.; the spider bite wound healed at a rate of 28.92mm2 per day; and the thigh wound healed at a rate of 14.81mm2 per day. CONCLUSION Healing rates for the zinc gauze method exceed those previously reported for full-thickness wounds healing by secondary intention. Additional study of the new technique with more patients is needed before conclusions relevant to clinical practice can be made.
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- A L Gao
- UCLA Department of Life Sciences, UCLA, LA, California, US
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- S&A Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, US
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The authors provide an overview of nasal soft tissue reconstruction and of the senior author's practice. Nasal soft tissue reconstruction is a challenging endeavor as the nose is one of the most prominent and complex facial features. A multitude of surgical repair options exist, which can make the decision-making process unnecessarily complicated. It is advisable that the reconstructive surgeon become facile with a handful of surgical techniques versus trying to master many techniques.
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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