Masa nasal como único compromiso extrapulmonar de infección por M. Tuberculosis / Nasal mass as the only extrapulmonary compromise of M. Tuberculosis infection / Massa nasal como único compromisso extrapulmonar da infecção por M. Tuberculose

La tuberculosis aún es un problema de salud pública mundial. La infección causada por Mycobacterium tuberculosis se manifiesta de forma principal a nivel pulmonar. Sin embargo, alrededor del 20 % de los casos se presentan en otras localizaciones anatómicas y solo el 2 % tiene afectación del tracto respiratorio superior. Se presenta el caso de una mujer de 75 años, reconsultante al servicio de otorrinolaringología por epistaxis, lesiones postillosas en cavidad nasal y hallazgo de masa nasal. Posterior a la resección quirúrgica de la lesión, se logró la comprobación microbiológica de infección por M. tuberculosis. Se realizan estudios para descartar compromiso pulmonar y de otras localizaciones. Posterior al inicio de tratamiento antituberculoso se logró resolución completa de la lesión y no recurrencia de los síntomas. Las formas extrapulmonares de la infección por M. tuberculosis y, en especial las que afectan la región de la cabeza y el cuello, requieren un alto índice de sospecha para su diagnóstico. Los métodos de diagnóstico como la prueba de PCR y los cultivos de tejidos permiten un óptimo inicio del manejo médico de acuerdo con la epidemiología local y las condiciones del paciente.

Tuberculosis is still a global public health burden. Infection caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. Tuberculosis) manifests mainly in the lungs. However, around 20 % of cases occur in other anatomical locations and only 2 % have upper respiratory tract involvement. We present the case of a 75-year-old female patient, who returned to the otorhinolaryngology service due to epistaxis and postillomous lesions in the nasal cavity with a finding of a nasal mass. After surgical resection of the lesion, microbiological confirmation of M. tuberculosis infection is achieved. Studies are performed to rule-out lung involvement, as well as other locations. After the initiation of tuberculosis treatment, complete resolution of the lesion and no recurrence of symptoms is documented. Extrapulmonary forms of M. tuberculosis infection, and especially those involving the head and neck region, require a high index of suspicion for their diagnosis. Diagnostic methods such as PCR testing and tissue cultures allow optimal initiation of medical management according to local epidemiology and patient conditions.

A tuberculose ainda é um problema de saúde pública global. A infecção causada pelo Mycobacterium tuberculoses manifesta-se principalmente nos pulmões. Entretanto, cerca de 20% dos casos ocorrem em outras localizações anatômicas e apenas 2% apresentam comprometimento do trato respiratório superior. É apresentado o caso de uma mulher de 75 anos que retornou ao serviço de otorrinolaringologia por quadro de epistaxe, lesões com crostas em cavidade nasal e descoberta de massa nasal. Após ressecção cirúrgica da lesão, foi realizada verificação microbiológica de infecção por M. tuberculoses. Estudos são realizados para descartar envolvimento pulmonar e otras localizações. Após início do tratamento antituberculoso, houve resolução completa dalesão e não houve recidiva dos sintomas. As formas extrapulmonares da infecção por M. tuberculoses, especialmente aquelas que acometem a região de cabeça e pescoço, requerem alto índice de suspeita para diagnóstico. Métodos de diagnóstico, como testes de PCR e culturas de tecidos, permitem o início ideal do tratamento médico de acordó com a epidemiologia local e as condições do paciente.

Caracterización clínica y epidemiológica de pacientes con fractura nasal atendidos en un hospital universitario cubano

Introducción: Las fracturas nasales son las más comunes de la región maxilofacial. Sin embargo, la literatura cubana sobre el tema es escasa y desactualizada, por lo que surgió la motivación para realizar esta investigación. Objetivo: Caracterizar clínica y epidemiológicamente los pacientes con fractura nasal atendidos en un hospital universitario cubano. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal en pacientes atendidos en el Servicio de Cirugía Maxilofacial del Hospital General Universitario "Carlos Manuel de Céspedes" de Bayamo, provincia Granma, Cuba, en el período comprendido entre el 1 de enero y el 31 de diciembre del 2020. Se estudiaron variables clínicas, epidemiológicas y terapéuticas. Resultados: Se incluyeron 99 pacientes, de los cuales 74 (74,75 por ciento) fueron masculinos. En el 44,44 por ciento de los casos las edades estuvieron comprendidas entre los 21 y 40 años. Cincuenta pacientes (50,51 por ciento) tuvieron fracturas producto de la violencia interpersonal. Noventa y siete pacientes (97,98 por ciento) presentaron epistaxis. Cincuenta y nueve pacientes (59,60 por ciento) recibieron reducción cerrada asociada con taponamiento nasal y fijación externa con yeso. Conclusiones: Predominó el sexo masculino y el grupo de edades de 21 a 40 años. La principal etiología fue la violencia interpersonal. En la mayoría de los casos la epistaxis estuvo presente. Prevalecieron las fracturas cerradas, así como las que tuvieron el dorso desviado lateralmente(AU)

Introduction: Nasal fractures are the most common fractures of the maxillofacial region. However, Cuban literature on the subject is scarce and outdated, so the motivation for this research arose. Objective: To characterize patients with nasal fractures treated in a Cuban university hospital in a clinical and epidemiological manner. Methods: An observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out in patients treated at the Maxillofacial Surgery Service of the University General Hospital. "Carlos Manuel de Céspedes" of Bayamo, Granma province, Cuba, from January 1 to December 31, 2020. Clinical, epidemiological and therapeutic variables were studied. Results: 99 patients were included, of whom 74 (74.75 percent) were male. In 44.44 percent of the cases the ages were between 21 and 40 years. Fifty patients (50.51 percent) had fractures resulting from interpersonal violence. Ninety-seven patients (97.98 percent) presented epistaxis. Fifty-nine patients (59.60 percent) received closed reduction associated with nasal packing and external fixation with plaster cast. Conclusions: Male gender and age group 21 to 40 years predominated. The main etiology was interpersonal violence. Epistaxis was present in most cases. Closed fractures prevailed, as well as those with laterally deviated dorsum(AU)

Etiology and Epidemiology of Nasal Bone Fractures in Patients Referred to the Otorhinolaryngology Section, 2019

Abstract Introduction One of the most observed diseases in the otorhinolaryngology emergency, compared with the other facial fractures, is related to nasal bone fractures (NBFs). The peak of incidence is seen in the age group ranging from 11 to 30 years old. Objectives The present evaluation was devoted to the etiology and epidemiological study of NBFs. Methods In the present cross-sectional study, 376 patients with NBF were evaluated. The necessary information such as gender, age, education, job, causes of NBF, and clinical symptoms of patients have been recorded on the checklist. Results The study revealed that 76.9% of the patients were male and 23.1% were female; 37.5% of all patients were self-employed, and most of them were from urban areas. Traffic accident (26.6%) and falling (25.5%) were the main reasons for NBF. The most common clinical symptoms for NBF were tenderness (96%; n = 361), nasal swelling (90.4%; n = 340), and deformity (89.4%; n = 336). Conclusions The results showed that the incidence of NBFs in young men without higher education level and self-employed were high which can be related to the traffic accidents and fights. Also, falls, beatings and accidental hit are the most common causes of NBFs among women. Therefore, to decrease the incidence of otorhinolaryngology trauma, training about the general life skill and providing awareness about using personal safety equipment and measures should be increased at the future.

Redução aberta de fratura nasal: relato de caso / Open reduction of nasal fracture: case report / Reducción aberta de la fractura nasal: reporte de un caso

As fraturas nasais são de grande incidência dentre as fraturas faciais, podendo envolver também outras estruturas da face. O diagnóstico é baseado no exame físico, o qual muitas vezes é dificultado devido ao edema formado na região. A palpação dos contornos ósseos, verificação de presença de crepitação nasal, alterações de permeabilidade e assimetrias locais são algumas das alterações sugestivas de fraturas nasais. Além disso, a inserção do ligamento cantal medial pode ser perdida devido ao trauma ou devido ao deslocamento ósseo em que ele se encontra inserido. Exames de imagem, como radiografias e Tomografias Computadorizadas, são utilizados para a visualização das fraturas ósseas e planejamento cirúrgico. A redução aberta dos ossos nasais é indicada para fraturas de maior complexidade e cominuição, tendo em vista o adequado reposicionamento dos ossos, cartilagens e ligamentos deslocados. Assim, o objetivo deste estudo é relatar a redução aberta de uma fratura dos ossos nasais com perda de inserção do ligamento cantal medial direito, sob anestesia geral... (AU)

Nasal fractures are of great incidence among facial fractures, and may also involve other facial structures. The diagnosis is based on physical examination, which is often hampered due to the edema formed in the region. Palpation of bone contours, checking for the presence of nasal crackling, changes in permeability and local asymmetries are some of the changes suggestive of nasal fractures. In addition, the insertion of the medial canthal ligament may be lost due to trauma or due to the bone displacement in which it is inserted. Imaging exams, such as radiographs and CT scans, are used for visualizing bone fractures and surgical planning. The open reduction of the nasal bones is indicated for fractures of greater complexity and comminution, in view of the appropriate repositioning of the bones, cartilage and dislocated ligaments. Thus, the aim of this study is to report the open reduction of a fracture of the nasal bones with loss of insertion of the right medial canthal ligament, under general anestesia... (AU)

Las fracturas nasales son de gran incidencia entre las fracturas faciales, y también pueden involucrar otras estructuras faciales. El diagnóstico se basa en el examen físico, que a menudo se ve obstaculizado por la inflamación que se forma en la región. La palpación de los contornos óseos, confirmación de la presencia de crepitantes nasales, alteraciones de la permeabilidad y asimetrías locales son algunas de las alteraciones sugestivas de fracturas nasales. Además, la inserción del ligamento cantal medial puede perderse debido a un traumatismo o al desplazamiento del hueso en el que se inserta. Las pruebas de imagen, como las radiografías y las tomografías computadorizadas, se utilizan para visualizar las fracturas óseas y planificar la cirugía. La reducción abierta de los huesos nasales está indicada para las fracturas de mayor complejidad y conminución, en vista del reposicionamiento adecuado de los huesos, cartílagos y ligamentos dislocados. Así, el objetivo de este estudio es relatar la reducción abierta de una fractura de los huesos nasales con pérdida de inserción del ligamento cantal medial derecho, bajo anestesia general... (AU)

Retrospective study of sports-related maxillofacial fractures in a Brazilian trauma care center

Aim: Maxillofacial fractures occur frequently in the general population, and sports-related fractures represent some of these cases. However, few studies have been carried out in Brazilian populations aimed at sports-related maxillofacial fractures. This study assessed the demographic and fracture characteristics of patients with sports-related maxillofacial fractures who were seen at a Brazilian trauma care center. Methods: Medical records of patients with a history of sports-related maxillofacial fractures treated between January 2018 and December 2019 were retrospectively evaluated. Personal data, fracture characteristics, sport type, treatment performed and need for hospitalization were collected. The data were subjected to statistical analyses with likelihood ratio test using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 25.0 (p ≤ 0.050). Results: Forty cases (4.96% of the total) of facial fractures were included. The mean age was 24.9 (± 9.8) years, with a predominance of males (92.5%). The use of protective equipment was rare. The most frequently involved sport modality was soccer (47.5%), followed by cycling (27.5%). The most frequent fracture location was nose (45%), followed by mandible (25%) and zygomatic complex (17.5%). Soccer was responsible for most nose fractures (61.1%), while cycling caused the majority of mandibular fractures (60%). Conservative treatment predominated (60%). There was only a significant difference between fracture location and the need for hospitalization (p = 0.021). Conclusion: Patients with sportsrelated maxillofacial fractures were typically young adult males, the injury was more often located in the nose and mandible and related to soccer or cycling. The use of protective equipment must be reinforced

Fechamento de um grande defeito do dorso nasal por retalho de avanço crescente bilateral da região malar ao nariz / Closure of a large nasal dorsum defect using a bilateral crescent advancement flap from the malar region to the nose

O fechamento de grandes defeitos no dorso nasal é um desafio para o dermatocirurgião. As alternativas para reparar o defeito são enxertos e alguns retalhos de pele, como o retalho de avanço crescente, que utiliza incisões em crescente no sulco nasolabial para acomodar o excesso de tecido. Esse retalho apresenta melhores resultados em defeito nas regiões lateral do nariz, alar e dobra nasolabial. Relatamos um grande defeito do dorso nasal em uma mulher de 65 anos, reconstruído com sucesso com o retalho de avanço crescente bilateral da região malar ao nariz. A paciente apresentou excelente resultado cosmético.

The closure of large defects on the nasal dorsum is a challenge for dermatologic surgeons. The alternatives to repair the defect are a skin graft and some forms of skin flaps. One particular defect closure technique is the crescentic advancement flap, which uses crescent incisions at the nasolabial fold to accommodate the excess tissue. This flap is best used if the defect is in the lateral nose, alar, and nasolabial fold. We report a large defect of the nasal dorsum in a 65-year-old woman that was successfully reconstructed using bilateral cheek-to-nose crescentic advancement flap. The patient showed excellent cosmetic and outcome.

Higroma quístico fetal / Fetal cystic hygroma

El higroma quístico congénito o linfangioma es un tumor del sistema linfático, es de origen embrionario y se origina por la obstrucción del drenaje de los sacos linfáticos. Su localización en orden de frecuencia es en las regiones cervical, axilar, intraperitoneal e inguinal, y muy raro como alteración única en el mediastino anterior. Paciente de 32 años de edad, con embarazo 16 sem ± 6 días y reporte de ecografía: Embarazo de 15 sem ± 20 días, normohidramnia, higroma quístico, Ausencia de hueso nasal además de una comunicación interventricular. Paciente en sala de legrado bajo sedación profunda, se obtiene producto de sexo masculino con alteraciones faciales y aumento de volumen en región cervical. Podemos concluir que, el control prenatal es importante realizar para obtener un diagnóstico precoz con examen ecográfico seriado, estudio genético, ecocardiografía fetal y para dar tratamiento quirúrgico es necesario conformar un equipo multidisciplinario.(AU)

The congenital cystic hygroma or lymphangioma is a tumor of the lymphatic system, is of embryonic origin and is caused by the obstruction of the drainage of the lymphatic sacs. Its location in order of frequency is in the cervical, axillary, intraperitoneal and inguinal regions, and very rare as a single alteration in the anterior mediastinum. A 32-year-old patient with a pregnancy of 16 weeks ± 6 days and an ultrasound report: Pregnancy of 15 weeks ± 20 days, normohydramnia, cystic hygroma, Absence of nasal bone in addition to interventricular communication. Patient in curettage room under deep sedation, male product with facial alterations and volume increase in cervical region is obtained. We can conclude that prenatal control is important to obtain an early diagnosis with serial ultrasound examination, genetic study, fetal echocardiography and to give surgical treatment it is necessary to form a multidisciplinary team.(AU)

A Clinical Study of Nasal Bone Fractures: A Retrospective Study

Background: As the most prominent position organ is the face, nose is the most affected location in this trauma and it ispossible to compare the nasal trauma etiology separately with that of the facial trauma.Materials and Methods: This hospital-based retrospective study was conducted in the Department of ENT, SMGS Hospital,Jammu, from August 2016 to September 2019. The records of patients with nasal fracture diagnosis were retrospectivelyevaluated. The diagnosis was based on the clinical history, physical examination, and nasal bones radiography. Clinicalassessment of patient included inspection of the face, paying attention to the presence of any swelling, and/or deviation of thenasal axis. Then, nasal cavity is examined with anterior rhinoscopy for septal hematoma and/or fracture, and presence and/orlocation of epistaxis. Moreover, the nasal dorsum is palpated to detect any sign of crepitation. The presence of crepitation,radiologic findings, swelling, septal hematoma/fracture, and causes of trauma was all documented.Results: The mean age was 23 ± 3 years. The male-to-female ratio was 2.12:1. The frequently affected age group was21–30 years constituting 44% of total cases. The most common clinical finding was nasal crepitation seen in 100 (80%) patients,followed by epistaxis (76.8%), swelling of dorsum (70.4%), laceration of skin (32%), and septal hematoma (9.6%). The mostcommon cause was aggression seen in 40 (32%) patients followed by road traffic accidents (28.8%). The correlation betweennasal crepitus, swelling of nasal dorsum, and septal hematoma was found statistically significant (P < 0.05).Conclusion: Men in the 2nd and 3rd decades are more affected by nasal bone fractures (NBFs). X-ray nasal bones along withfindings such as nasal crepitations, swelling of nasal dorsum, and septal hematoma are strongly suggestive of NBFs.

Tratamento cirúrgico de fratura nasal: relato de caso / Surgical treatment of nasal fracture in: case report

O trauma em ossos nasais tem a terceira maior incidência de todo o esqueleto, e, em fraturas faciais, são os ossos mais acometidos, estando o arco zigomático em segundo lugar. Os fatores etiológicos comuns do trauma nasal são: acidentes motociclísticos, agressões físicas e acidentes desportivos, sendo o gênero masculino o mais predominante. Na suspeita de trauma nasal, deve-se investigar o histórico de epistaxe, obstrução nasal, dor e assimetria, combinando o exame clínico ao exame de imagem para concluir o diagnóstico. Este trabalho teve como metodologia adotada a revisão de literatura nas bases de dados PUBMED, SCIELO e MedLine, com o objetivo de relatar um caso clínico de uma paciente do sexo feminino, 38 anos, vítima de agressão física, cursando com fratura de ossos próprios do nariz e zigoma sem deslocamento com sinais clínicos de rinoescoliose, epistaxe e sintomas de obstrução nasal e dor em face. Pelas condições apresentadas no exame clínico e de imagem, a proposta de tratamento foi a redução fechada da fratura de nariz, sob anestesia geral, 15 dias após o trauma. Conclusão: O tratamento das fraturas em ossos nasais pode, de acordo com a literatura, ser sob anestesia geral ou local, apresentando bons resultados em ambos, com o mesmo objetivo, o de devolver função e estética e, quando possível, abordar em curto espaço de tempo, em função da rapidez de consolidação óssea da fratura... (AU)

The nasal bones trauma has the third highest incidence of the entire skeleton, and, in facial fractures, are the most affected bones, with the zygomatic arch being in second place. The common etiological factors of nasal trauma are: motorcycle accidents, physical aggressions and sports accidents, with the male gender being the most prevalent. In suspected nasal trauma, the history of epistaxis, nasal obstruction, pain and asymmetry should be investigated, combining clinical examination and imaging to conclude the diagnosis. The methodology used in this study was the literature review in the PUBMED, SCIELO and MedLine databases. The objective of this study is to report a clinical case of a female patient, 38 years old, physical aggression victim, with fracture of bones of the nose - displaced zygoma with clinical signs of rhinoscoliosis, epistaxis and symptoms of nasal obstruction and facial pain. Considering the conditions presented in the clinical and imaging examination, the treatment proposal was the closed reduction of the nose fracture, under general anesthesia, 15 days after the trauma. Conclusion: The treatment of fractures in nasal bones may, according to the literature, be under general or local anesthesia, with good results in both, the objective is the same, to return function and aesthetics and, when possible, to approach in a short period of time due to the rapid bone consolidation of the fracture... (AU)

Real time ultrasound guided closed reduction of nasal bone fracture / 中国医学影像技术

Objective: To explore the clinical value of real-time ultrasound-guided closed reduction of nasal bone fracture. Methods: Sixty patients with clinically confirmed nasal bone fractures were randomly divided into experimental group and control group (each n=30). Both groups were treated with closed reduction of nasal bone fracture under general anesthesia. Patients in experimental group were treated with real-time ultrasound-guided closed reduction, while those in control group were treated with closed reduction of nasal bone fracture under traditional visual and palpation. After reduction, effect of reduction was evaluated with three-point method based on nasal CT scan. The second reduction rates, hospitalization time and post-operative CT scores were compared between the two groups. Results: The second reduction rate of fracture was 0 in the experimental group, whereas 13.33% (4/30) in control group (χ2=4.286, P=0.038).The hospitalization time of experimental group was 4 days, of control group was 5 days (Z=-5.024, P<0.001). The scoring of experimental group were 3 points and 2 points respectively in 19 cases and 11 cases, while of control group were 3 points in 11 cases, 2 points in 16 cases and 1 point in 3 cases. The reduction effect of experimental group was better than that of control group (χ2=6.059, P=0.048). Conclusion: Real-time ultrasound-guided closed reduction of nasal bone fracture is accurate and reliable, which can reduce the risk of second reduction of fracture and avoid X-ray radiation, also effectively shorten the hospitalization time of patients and improve the satisfaction of both doctors and patients.

Effect of dezocine preemptive analgesia in the reconstruction of nasal bone fracture / 中国基层医药

Objective To explore the safety and efficacy of dezocine preemptive analgesia in the reconstruction of nasal bone fracture.Methods From September 2016 to May 2018,63 patients with simple nasal bone fracture admitted to the 908th Hospital of PLA Joint Logistics Support Force were selected in the study.The patients were divided into two groups by random number table method :dezocine group ( n＝32) and control group ( n＝31).The dezocine group was injected with dezocine before surgery ,while the control group was injected with 0.9% sodium chloride solution.The differences of MAP,HR,SpO2 at different time points between the two groups were observed. And the difference of VAS／RSS during operation and 2 hours after surgery were also observed.Results There were no statistically significant differences in MAP ,HR and SpO2 between the two groups at different time points (10 min before and 10 min after intramuscular injection ) ( all P＞0.05).During operation and 20 min after operation,the MAP values of the control group were (110.1 ±16.38) mmHg and (105.28 ±14.81) mmHg,respectively,which were higher than those of the dezocine group [(102.35 ±14.25) mmHg and (101.25 ±13.12) mmHg)], the differences were statistically significant ( t ＝2.259,2.153, all P ＜0.05).There were no statistically significant difference in HR between the two groups at 10 min before and 10 min after intramuscular injection(all P＞0.05).The HR in the control group during operation and at 20min after operation were (90.81 ±19.52) times／min,(77.25 ± 18.25)times／min,respectively,which were faster than those in the dezocine group [(85.16 ±17.25) times／min, (71.36 ±16.15)times／min],the differences were statistically significant ( t＝2.074,2.047,all P＜0.05).There were no statistically significant differences in SpO 2 between the two groups at different time points ( all P＞0.05).In the surgery,the RSS score of dezocine group [(4.3 ±0.6) points] was better than that in control group [(2.1 ± 0.4)points],the difference was statistically significant (t＝17.008,P＜0.05).The VAS scores in the control group during operation and 20 min after operation were (2.3 ±0.5) points,(1.5 ±0.8) points,respectively,,which were lower than those in the control group [(5.5 ±0.7) points,(2.1 ±0.6) points] (t＝20.572,3.277,all P＜0.05). Conclusion Application of dezocine preemptive analgesia in the reconstruction of nasal bone fracture is effective and safe,the hemodynamics is stable and the analgesic effect is definite in the surgery .

Effect of dezocine preemptive analgesia in the reconstruction of nasal bone fracture / 中国基层医药

Objective@#To explore the safety and efficacy of dezocine preemptive analgesia in the reconstruction of nasal bone fracture.@*Methods@#From September 2016 to May 2018, 63 patients with simple nasal bone fracture admitted to the 908th Hospital of PLA Joint Logistics Support Force were selected in the study.The patients were divided into two groups by random number table method: dezocine group(n=32) and control group(n=31). The dezocine group was injected with dezocine before surgery, while the control group was injected with 0.9% sodium chloride solution.The differences of MAP, HR, SpO2 at different time points between the two groups were observed.And the difference of VAS/RSS during operation and 2 hours after surgery were also observed.@*Results@#There were no statistically significant differences in MAP, HR and SpO2 between the two groups at different time points(10 min before and 10 min after intramuscular injection) (all P>0.05). During operation and 20 min after operation, the MAP values of the control group were (110.1±16.38)mmHg and (105.28±14.81)mmHg, respectively, which were higher than those of the dezocine group [(102.35±14.25)mmHg and (101.25±13.12)mmHg)], the differences were statistically significant(t=2.259, 2.153, all P<0.05). There were no statistically significant difference in HR between the two groups at 10 min before and 10 min after intramuscular injection(all P>0.05). The HR in the control group during operation and at 20min after operation were (90.81±19.52)times/min, (77.25±18.25)times/min, respectively, which were faster than those in the dezocine group [(85.16±17.25)times/min, (71.36±16.15)times/min], the differences were statistically significant(t=2.074, 2.047, all P<0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in SpO2 between the two groups at different time points(all P>0.05). In the surgery, the RSS score of dezocine group[(4.3±0.6)points] was better than that in control group[(2.1±0.4)points], the difference was statistically significant(t=17.008, P<0.05). The VAS scores in the control group during operation and 20 min after operation were (2.3±0.5)points, (1.5±0.8)points, respectively, , which were lower than those in the control group [(5.5±0.7)points, (2.1±0.6)points](t=20.572, 3.277, all P<0.05).@*Conclusion@#Application of dezocine preemptive analgesia in the reconstruction of nasal bone fracture is effective and safe, the hemodynamics is stable and the analgesic effect is definite in the surgery.

The clinical usefulness of closed reduction of nasal bone using only a periosteal elevator with a rubber band

BACKGROUND: Closed reduction of nasal fracture with various instrument is performed to treat nasal fracture. Depending on the type of nasal fracture and the situation in which it is being operated, the surgeon will determine the surgical tool. The objective of this study was to investigate whether a periosteal elevator (PE) was a proper device to perform closed reduction for patients with simple nasal fractures. METHODS: From March 2018 to December 2018, 50 cases of simple nasal bone fracture underwent closed reduction performed by a single surgeon. These patients were divided into two groups randomly: nasal bone reduction was performed using only PE (freer) and nasal bone reduction was performed using Walsham, Asch forcep, and Boies elevator (non-freer, non-PE). RESULTS: The paranasal sinus computed tomography was performed on patients before and after operation to carry out an accurate measurement of reduction distance at the same level. According to the results, the interaction between instruments and fracture types had a significant influence on reduction distance (p = 0.021). To be specific, reduction distance was significantly (p= 0.004) increased by 2.157 mm when PE was used to treat patients with partial displacement compared to that when non-PEs were used. CONCLUSION: Closed reduction using PE and other elevator is generally an effective treatment for nasal fracture. In partial-displacement type of simple nasal fracture, closed reduction using PE can have considerable success in comparison with using classic instruments.

Epidemiology of violence in pediatric and adolescent nasal fracture compared with adult nasal fracture: An 8-year study

BACKGROUND: The epidemiology of nasal fractures varies according to factors such as the era and area of the study, as well as the age of the patient. We compared the characteristics and causes of pediatric nasal fractures. METHODS: A total of 2,321 patients with nasal fractures from 2010 to 2017 were examined. The patients were divided into age groups using the Korean school system of age classification. The causes of injury were divided into five groups: violence, fall or slip down, sports, road traffic accidents, and others. Fractures were classified using the Stranc and Robertson standard: vector of force and plane of fracture. RESULTS: Violence was the most common cause of nasal fracture in patients older than 12 years. Violence was a significantly less frequent cause among patients younger than 12 years old than among adolescent and adult patients. Nasal fractures due to violence were not observed in patients younger than 10 years. Plane 2 and lateral force fractures were the most common; however, in patients younger than 12 years, frontal force fractures were significantly more frequent than were lateral force fractures. CONCLUSION: As children may simply be injured due to a fall or slip down, it is important for the parents and guardians to ensure their safety. As they become older, children should abstain from violence and be monitored. It is therefore very important to ensure that the environment is free of violence in order to prevent such injuries.

Are postoperative prophylactic antibiotics in closed reduction of nasal bone fracture valuable?: prospective study of 30 cases

BACKGROUND: Prophylactic antibiotic administration after surgery for a nasal bone fracture is performed due to concerns about infection-related complications, such as, toxic shock syndrome. To evaluate the validity and efficacy of antibiotic use, we compared the results obtained and the bacterial profiles of nasal packing materials in patients that underwent closed reduction for a nasal bone fracture with or without prophylactic antibiotic administration. METHODS: Thirty consecutive patients with a nasal bone fracture, but without an open wound, that underwent closed reduction during March to August 2017 were included in the present study. Fifteen of these 30 patients were randomly assigned to a control group, members of were administered postoperative intravenous antibiotics once at the day of surgery and then oral antibiotics for 4 days. The other 15 patients were assigned to an experimental group and not administered any antibiotic postoperatively. Antibiotic ointment was not applied to nasal packing in either group. Nasal packing was removed on postoperative day 4 in all cases. Removed nasal gauze packings were culture tested and strains identified in the two groups were compared. RESULTS: Bacterial strain types cultured from packings were similar in the experimental and control groups and no patient showed signs of clinically significant infection. CONCLUSION: The findings of this study suggest postoperative prophylactic antibiotic use is not clinically required after closed reduction of a nasal bone fracture. Furthermore, the non-use of postoperative antibiotics is biologically beneficial, as it reduces the occurrence of resistant strains and medical costs, and is more convenient for patients.

The measurement of nose dimensions through the three-dimensional reformation images after nasal bone fracture

BACKGROUND: After closed reduction, patients are sometimes concerned that their external nasal shapes have changed. The aim of this study was to investigate and explain changes in nasal shape after surgery through objective photogrammetric anthropometry measurements taken through three-dimensional (3D) reformed computed tomography (CT) images. METHODS: Our study included 100 Korean patients who underwent closed reduction of isolated nasal bone fracture from January 2016 to June 2017. Using the ruler tool in Adobe Photoshop CS3, we measured preoperative and postoperative nasal base heights, long nostril axis lengths, both nasal alar angles, and amount of nasal deviation through the 3D reformation of soft tissue via CT scans. We then compared the dimension of nose. RESULTS: The amount of postoperative correction for nasal base height was 1.192 mm. The differences in nostril length between each side were found to be 0.333 mm preoperatively and 0.323 mm postoperatively. The differences in the nasal alar angle between each side was 1.382° preoperatively and 1.043° postoperatively. The amount of nasal deviation was found to be 5.248 mm preoperatively and 1.024 mm in postoperatively. CONCLUSION: After the reduction of nasal bone fractures, changes in nasal dimensions were noticeable in terms of nasal deviation but less significant in nasal tips, except for changes in nasal alar angles, which were notable.

Corrective Septorhinoplasty in Acute Nasal Bone Fractures

OBJECTIVES: Closed reduction is generally recommended for acute nasal bone fractures, and rhinoplasty is considered in cases with an unsatisfactory outcome. However, concomitant rhinoplasty with fracture reduction might achieve better surgical outcomes. This study investigated the surgical techniques and outcomes in patients who underwent rhinoplasty and fracture reduction concomitantly, during the acute stage of nasal bone fracture. METHODS: Forty-five patients who underwent concomitant rhinoplasty and fracture reduction were enrolled. Nasal bone fractures were classified into three major types (type I, simple fracture; type II, fracture line that mimics nasal osteotomy; and type III, comminuted fracture) based on computed tomography images and preoperative facial images. Two independent otolaryngology-head and neck surgeons evaluated the surgical outcomes and telephone based survey were made to evaluate patients satisfaction. RESULTS: Among 45 patients, there were 39 males and 6 females. Type I was the commonest type of fracture with 18 patients (40%), while the most frequently used surgical technique for corrective surgery was dorsal augmentation with 44 patients (97.8%). The mean visual analogue scale satisfaction score of the surgeons and patients were 7.62 and 8, respectively, with no significant differences between fracture types. CONCLUSION: Concomitant rhinoplasty with fracture reduction can be performed for acute nasal bone fracture patients, and it might lead to better aesthetic outcomes.

Trend analysis of nasal bone fracture

BACKGROUND: Nasal bone fractures occur frequently because the nasal bone is located at the forefront of the face. The goal of this study was to examine the cause, change in severity, change in incidence, and demographics of nasal bone fracture according to today's lifestyle. METHODS: A total of 2,092 patients diagnosed as having nasal bone fractures at our department between 2002 and 2017 were included in this study. We retrospectively examined patients' medical records to extract information regarding age, sex, cause of injury, combined facial bone fractures, and related injuries such as skull base fracture, spinal cord injury, brain hemorrhage, and other bone fractures. Fracture severity was classified by nasal bone fracture type. RESULTS: No statistically significant difference was found in annual number of patients treated for nasal bone fracture. The proportion of patients who underwent closed reduction was significantly decreased over time for those with nasal bone fractures caused by traffic accidents. However, it was not significantly changed for those with nasal bone fractures due to other causes. The number of patients with combined facial bone fractures increased over time. Incidences of severe nasal bone fracture also increased over time. CONCLUSION: The study suggested that there is a decrease in the frequency and increase in the severity of nasal bone fracture due to traffic accident. Many protective devices prevent nasal bone fractures caused by a small amount of external force; however, these devices are not effective against higher amounts of external force. This study highlights the importance of preoperative thorough evaluation to manage patients with nasal bone fractures due to traffic accident.

Usefulness of indirect open reduction via a transconjunctival approach for the treatment of nasal bone fracture associated with orbital blowout fracture

BACKGROUND: Nasal fracture and orbital blowout fracture often occur concurrently in cases of midface blunt trauma. Generally, these multiple fractures treatment is surgery, and typically, the nasal bone and orbit are operated on separately. However, we have found that utilizing a transconjunctival approach in patients with concurrent nasal bone fracture and orbital blowout fracture is a useful method. METHODS: The participants in the present study included 33 patients who visited the Plastic Surgery outpatient department between March 2014 and March 2017 and underwent surgery for nasal fracture and orbital blowout fracture. We assessed patients’ and doctors’ satisfaction with surgical outcomes after indirect open reduction via a transconjunctival approach for the treatment of nasal bone fracture with associated orbital blowout fracture. RESULTS: According to the satisfaction scores, both patients and doctors were satisfied with transconjunctival approach. CONCLUSION: We presented here that our method enables simultaneous operation of nasal fracture accompanied by orbital blowout fracture, rather than treating the two fractures separately, and it allows precise reduction of the nasal fracture by direct visualization of the fracture site without any additional incisions or difficult surgical techniques. Also, by preventing the use of excessive force during reduction, this method can minimize damage to the nasal mucosa, thereby reducing the incidence of nasal bleeding.

Correção do dorso nasal baixo ou em sela com enxerto composto de cartilagem conchal fragmentada fixa ao pericôndrio envolvidos à fáscia da mastóide / Correction of low or saddle nasal dorsum with a composite graft of fragmented conchal cartilage fixed to the perichondrium wrapped in mastoid fascia

Introdução: A rinoplastia de aumento em muitos casos torna-se mais difícil que a rinoplastia de redução. Enxertos dorsais sólidos realizados com cartilagem costal têm sido muito utilizados para aumento dorsal, porém estão associados com altos índices de revisão, por isso, muitos autores passaram a utilizar cartilagem em cubos envoltos por fáscia. A fáscia da mastoide, conectada ao pericôndrio da cartilagem conchal auricular, pode formar um enxerto composto para o aumento do dorso nasal, sendo também uma opção de tratamento. O objetivo é demonstrar a possibilidade do uso de cartilagem da concha auricular fragmentada fixa ao seu pericôndrio, e envoltos na fáscia da mastoide, formando um enxerto composto para aumento do dorso nasal. Métodos: Tratase de um estudo retrospectivo de 9 pacientes operados entre 2012 e 2016 no Hospital de Base da Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto, em que foi realizado aumento do dorso nasal com cartilagem conchal fragmentada fixa ao seu pericôndrio e envolto à fáscia da mastoide. Resultados: Os pacientes foram acompanhados de 6 a 48 meses. Foram questionados quanto à satisfação do procedimento nasal e sensibilidade auricular, com avaliação positiva dos pacientes e cirurgiões. Conclusão: A cartilagem conchal parece ser uma alternativa de grande valia para procedimentos de aumento de dorso nasal. Esta cartilagem envolta com fáscia da mastoide parece ser uma alternativa vantajosa em comparação ao uso de outras fáscias, com baixa morbidade e taxa de complicações, podendo ser uma grande opção para tratamento do nariz em sela.

Introduction: In many cases, augmentation rhinoplasty is more difficult than reduction rhinoplasty. Solid dorsal grafts performed with costal cartilage have been widely used for dorsal augmentation; however, they are associated with high rates of revision. Thus, many authors began to use cartilage cut into cubes wrapped in fascia. The mastoid fascia, connected to the perichondrium of the auricular conchal cartilage can form a composite graft to augment the nasal dorsum, which is also a treatment option. The objective is to demonstrate the possibility of using fragmented auricular conchal cartilage fixed to its perichondrium and wrapped in mastoid fascia to form a composite graft for augmentation of the nasal dorsum. Methods: This is a retrospective study of 9 patients who underwent operation between 2012 and 2016 at the Base Hospital of the Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto, in which the nasal dorsum was augmented with fragmented conchal cartilage fixed to its perichondrium and wrapped in the mastoid fascia. Results: The patients were followed up for up 6 to 48 months. They were questioned about their satisfaction with the nasal procedure and hearing sensitivity, and provided a positive evaluation of the surgeons. Conclusion: The conchal cartilage seems a highly valuable alternative graft for nasal dorsum augmentation procedures. The technique of using cartilage wrapped in mastoid fascia seems to be an advantageous alternative when compared with those using cartilage wrapped in other fasciae: it has low morbidity and complications rates and can be a great option for saddle nose treatment.