Foreign body mimicking an oral pathology

Foreign bodies’ adherence to the hard palate is unusual and can mimic an oral pathology. The diagnosis of this foreign body is challenging: it is based on an amnestic history, unspecific or absent symptoms and oral examination. The oral examination could be difficult when dealing with paediatric patients. Imaging techniques may mislead and so an exam under anaesthesia is often necessary to make the proper diagnosis. We report a case of 2 years-old male child referred to our attention for a strange lesion on the hard palate. After poorly significant MRI, we were unable to perform an oral examination and a general anaesthesia procedure was performed. A small translucent mass that turned out to be a piece of plastic adherent to the hard palate, was removed

Synergic effect of buccal fat pad pedicled flap and dermal acellular matrix for large cheek defect

Introduction & Objectives: Reconstruction of large defects of the upper cheek defects still remains a challenge for the surgeon, than can apply different techniques. We present a new method involving the use of a dermal regeneration template to achieve an improved, faster healing of pedicled buccal fat flap in a 75-years-old woman affected by melanoma of the upper-middle cheek. The tumor involved soft tissue, zygomatic arch and periocular fact. Material & Methods: The choice of the surgical technique consisted first in the creation of a buccal fat pad to restore the important lack of tissue over the underlying bones, then in the positioning of a dermal acellular matrix. Three weeks later, once the neodermal formation was finished, a split thickness graft was placed. Results: This is a not yet described association that represents a good surgical option for the restoration of large cheeck defects that allows good functional and cosmetic result in older patient when minimal surgical invasion and operative duration are necessary because of a patient’s general condition. The post-operative course with this surgical technique was regular and a good functional result was achieved. Conclusions: This technique provides an adequate functional coverage, a restoration of soft tissue lacking and an acceptable cosmetic result without ectropion

Reconstruction of nasal skin cancer defects with local flaps.

Reconstruction of nasal defects must preserve the integrity of complex facial functions and expressions, as well as facial symmetry and a pleasing aesthetic outcome. The reconstructive modality of choice will depend largely on the location, size, and depth of the surgical defect. Individualized therapy is the best course, and numerous flaps have been designed to provide coverage of a variety of nasal-specific defects. We describe our experience in the aesthetic reconstruction of nasal skin defects following oncological surgery. The use of different local flaps for nasal skin cancer defects is reported in 286 patients. Complications in this series were one partial flap dehiscence that healed by secondary intention, two forehead flaps, and one bilobed flap with minimal rim necrosis that resulted in an irregular scar requiring revision. Aesthetic results were deemed satisfactory by all patients and the operating surgeons. The color and texture matches were aesthetically good, and the nasal contour was distinct in all patients. All scars were inconspicuous and symmetrical. No patient had tenting or a flat nose

Correlation between Density and Resorption of Fresh-Frozen and Autogenous Bone Grafts

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Linfoma Ki-1 del cavo orale

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Neurofibromatosi: Aspetti clinici e criteri diagnostici.

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Transient facial nerve palsy following orthognathic surgery: A case report

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Correzione estetico-funzionale delle asimmetrie del 1/3 inferiore del viso

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