Journal Reviews

Relapse after bi-maxillary surgery in a class III malocclusion

10 March 2023 | | Head and Neck | Angle Class III malocclusion, Cephalometry, Maxillofacial surgery, Orthognathic surgery, Three-dimensional image

This study analysed 90 patients who underwent a bi-maxillary osteotomy for a class III malocclusion. There were 30 in each of three groups of patients based upon the Frankfort mandibular plane angle (FMA). They were divided into: greater than 32°,...

Risks of tracheostomy in head and neck cancer

7 January 2020 | | Head and Neck, Maxillofacial Surgery | Maxillofacial surgery, Microvascular flaps, Reconstructive surgery, Temporary tracheotomy

Tracheostomy is associated with several complications, with rates quoted as high as 8-45%, including: bleeding; displacement; obstruction; surgical emphysema; pneumothorax; fistulae and failure to decannulate. There are now many studies that confirm the increased length of stay and complications of...