BACKGROUND Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a complication after tissue trauma, fracture and surgery (i.e. total hip arthroplasty). Prophylaxis is the most effective therapy. If HO formations become symptomatic and limit patients' quality of life, revision surgery is indicated and is usually combined with a perioperative oral prophylaxis (NSAIDs) and/or irradiation. However, a long-term use of ...

OBJECTIVES To assess submental route intubation as an alternative technique to a tracheostomy in the management of the airway in cranio-maxillofacial trauma, along with an assessment of its morbidity and complications. MATERIALS AND METHODS Submental intubation was performed in 17 patients who had maxillofacial panfacial trauma and management was done under general anesthesia during a period ...

<p class="abstract">Nasal lobular capillary hemangioma (LCH) is a rare and benign vascular tumor of unknown etiology, often associated with hormonal factors history trauma. In this case series we present twelve cases nasal LCH diagnosed on patients treated at the Hospital da Senhora Oliveira from January 2010 December 2019. Of 12 patients, 66, 7% were males. The most common clinical prese...

by the year 2020, the incidence of trauma has been predicted to rise worldwide and the death rate is expected to increase from 5.1 million to 8.4 million. the most important cause of death and severe morbidity up to the age of 45 years is traumatic brain injury, with or without polytrauma. since the early 1970s, traffic-related deaths in germany have dropped continuously—with the exception of t...

background and aims. dental trauma is an important oral health problem in children that requires immediate and appropriate management for long term success. the aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of elementary school teachers about emergency management of traumatic dental injuries in children. materials and methods. a total of 163 teachers from 21 elementary schools from mashhad, i...

Objective: To determine the frequency of mandibular fractures in children presenting with maxillofacial trauma. Study Design: Cross Sectional. Setting: Department Oral and Maxillofacial, Ayub Dental Section at Teaching Hospital, Abbottabad. Period: 05 December 2018 to June 2019. Material & Methods: A total number 166 from both genders between ages 1-12 years a history trauma mandible were a...

trauma is a leading cause of death and disability around the world. injuries are responsible for about six million deaths annually, of which ninety percent occur in developing countries. in iran, injuries are the most common cause of death among age groups below fifty. trauma system development is a systematic and comprehensive approach to injury prevention and treatment whose effectiveness has...

KEY CLINICAL MESSAGE Facial Trauma is common. The emergency physician should conduct a thorough examination of the oral tissues. A laceration in the palate can be easily missed and should be elicited. Failure to identify a split palate can result in severe dentofacial deformity.

Nasal lobular capillary hemangioma is a benign lesion of unknown etiology, which is commonly associated with pregnancy, oral contraceptives and trauma. Epistaxis and nasal obstruction are the most marked symptoms.5 The nasal cavity is a rare location for lobular capillary hemangioma.2 We are presenting a case of lobular capillary hemangioma which was located on the posterior end of middle turbi...

Pyogenic granulomas are benign vascular disorders of the skin and mucose membranes, generally developed by trauma and irritation. The lesions are generally small. They are most commonly seen in the skin and oral mucosa and rarely seen on penis. We present the case of a huge pyogenic granuloma on the penis.