Mandibular Reconstruction With Block Iliac Crest: An Institutional Experience.

STUDY DESIGN: Mandibular reconstruction is a challenge. Several reconstructive techniques are available, and the individualization of choice for each patient leads to better results and quality of life for the individual. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to evaluate the characteristics and complications of cases submitted to mandibular reconstruction with autogenous bone graft block of the iliac crest. METHODS: Records of 45 patients undergoing mandibular reconstruction with autogenous bone graft block of the iliac crest were analyzed from January 2000 to December 2014. The data collected included age, gender, etiology and graft size, surgical approach, complications, comorbidities, and habits and addictions. Analysis of variance, chi-square test, and Fisher exact test were used for analysis of the variables with a significance level of P < .05. RESULTS: The success rate of the 45 charts analyzed was 75.6%. No statistical differences were found between age and presence of complications, between defect size and presence or absence of complications, and between type of surgical approach and presence or absence of complications. CONCLUSION: According to our study, medical history may influence postoperative complications and require attention, though further studies should be performed to further elucidate the relationship between diseases and postoperative complications.

Treatment of a Large Traumatic Encephalocele with Titanium Mesh.

Encephalocele is defined as protrusion of cranial contents beyond the normal confines of the skull. Although most encephalocele cases have a congenital etiology, fractures of the skull base can cause traumatic encephalocele. In most encephalocele cases, the bone defect presents reduced dimensions and the endoscopic treatment is generally performed to reconstruct the area using mucosal and/or fat grafts. This article sought to report on a rare case of traumatic encephalocele associated with an extensive defect of the anterior skull base. This case was treated via transcranial access, and reconstruction was performed using titanium mesh in conjunction with a pericranium flap.

Peripheral osteoma of the maxillofacial region: a study of 10 cases.

UNLABELLED: Peripheral osteoma is a benign neoplasm, with low recurrence rate. Its incidence is rare in the jaws and the mandible is more affected than the maxilla. In most cases it is discovered during routine radiographic examinations. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to show the author's experience regarding the treatment of this neoplasm. METHODS: A retrospective study from January 2002 to December 2007 including ten cases of peripheral osteoma in the maxillofacial region which were treated surgically by removal of the lesion followed by histological confirmation. None of the cases were correlated with Gardner's syndrome. RESULTS: In this series the incidence of this neoplasm was higher in females (1.5:1) with a mean age of 39, without age preference. One of the patients had lesion recurrence two years after the first surgery, having been submitted to another intervention, with no signs of relapse after three years and six months of follow-up. CONCLUSION: Surgical treatment is effective for peripheral osteoma with a low recurrence rate.

Osteoma periférico da região maxilofacial: um estudo de 10 casos / Peripheral osteoma of the maxillofacial region: a study of 10 cases

Osteoma periférico é uma neoplasia benigna, com baixa taxa de recorrência. Sua incidência é rara nos maxilares e a mandíbula é mais afetada do que a maxila. Na maioria dos casos, é descoberto durante exames radiográficos de rotina. OBJETIVO: O objetivo deste trabalho é mostrar a experiência dos autores no tratamento desta neoplasia. MÉTODO: Em um estudo retrospectivo de janeiro de 2002 a dezembro de 2007 foram avaliados dez casos de osteoma periférico na região maxilofacial, tratados cirurgicamente por remoção completa da lesão, seguido de confirmação histológica. Nenhum dos casos estava correlacionado com a síndrome de Gardner. RESULTADOS: Nesta série avaliada, a incidência desta neoplasia foi maior no gênero feminino (1,5:1), com média de idade de 39 anos, sem predileção por faixa etária. Um dos pacientes apresentou recidiva da lesão após dois anos da primeira cirurgia, tendo sido submetido à nova intervenção, sem sinais de recidiva após três anos e seis meses de acompanhamento. CONCLUSÃO: O tratamento cirúrgico para o osteoma periférico é efetivo, com baixa taxa de recidiva.

Peripheral osteoma is a benign neoplasm, with low recurrence rate. Its incidence is rare in the jaws and the mandible is more affected than the maxilla. In most cases it is discovered during routine radiographic examinations. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to show the author's experience regarding the treatment of this neoplasm. METHODS: A retrospective study from January 2002 to December 2007 including ten cases of peripheral osteoma in the maxillofacial region which were treated surgically by removal of the lesion followed by histological confirmation. None of the cases were correlated with Gardner's syndrome. RESULTS: In this series the incidence of this neoplasm was higher in females (1.5:1) with a mean age of 39, without age preference. One of the patients had lesion recurrence two years after the first surgery, having been submitted to another intervention, with no signs of relapse after three years and six months of follow-up. CONCLUSION: Surgical treatment is effective for peripheral osteoma with a low recurrence rate.