Class III treatment with mini-implants anchorage in young adult patients: short and long-term results

ABSTRACT Introduction: Class III malocclusion should be intercepted and treated at early age, to prevent the necessity of future complex and expensive procedures. The orthopedic facemask therapy has the goal to achieve skeletal changes, minimizing side effects on dentition. The use of skeletal anchorage, combined with Alternate Rapid Maxillary Expansion and Constriction (Alt-RAMEC) protocol, may be effective in treating a greater number of growing Class III patients. Objective: To summarize the existing evidence-based literature on Class III malocclusion treatment in young adult patients, and to illustrate its application and effectiveness, by presenting an emblematic case report. Conclusion: The resolution of the present case, its long-term follow up, along with the studies conducted on a larger sample, demonstrate the effectiveness of the strategic combination of orthopedic and orthodontic treatments by using an hybrid rapid palatal expander and Alt-RAMEC protocol for treating Class III malocclusions in adult patients.

RESUMO Introdução: A má oclusão de Classe III deve ser interceptada e tratada em idade precoce, a fim de evitar uma futura necessidade de procedimentos complexos e invasivos. O tratamento com máscara facial ortopédica tem o objetivo de obter alterações esqueléticas, minimizando os efeitos colaterais na dentição. O uso de ancoragem óssea em mini-implantes, associada ao protocolo Alt-RAMEC (Alternate Rapid Maxillary Expansion and Constriction) pode ser eficaz no tratamento de um grande número de pacientes Classe III em crescimento. Objetivo: Realizar uma síntese da literatura baseada em evidência sobre o tratamento da má oclusão de Classe III em pacientes adultos jovens, e ilustrar sua aplicação e eficácia por meio do relato de um caso emblemático. Conclusão: A resolução e o acompanhamento em longo prazo do caso apresentado, juntamente com estudos conduzidos em uma amostra maior, demonstram a eficácia da combinação estratégica dos tratamentos ortopédico e ortodôntico usando um expansor palatal híbrido e o protocolo Alt-RAMEC para corrigir a má oclusão de Classe III em pacientes adultos.

Correção da deficiência transversal maxilar utilizando o expansor de níquel-titânio LEAF Expander® com o protocolo para expansão lenta: relato de caso clínico / Correction of maxillary transverse deficiency using the LEAF Expander® nickel-titanium expander with the protocol for slow expansion: a case report

Este trabalho teve como objetivo o relato do caso clínico de uma paciente que compareceu à Faculdade de Odontologia de Araçatuba com características de classe I de Angle e deficiência maxilar transversal, no tratamento foi utilizado o expansor de níquel-titânio LEAF Expander®, fabricado pela Leone, na Itália. Trata-se aparelho que possui inúmeras vantagens por aumentar a adesão do paciente ao tratamento já que não necessita da ativação em domicílio, facilitar o andamento clínico, tendo em vista que o tratamento é menos doloroso e mais fácil que os outros expansores, aumentar a previsibilidade do tratamento, pois as forças contidas nas molas são constantes e pré-determinadas em laboratório (450g de força). Mediante a análise de modelos, documentações fotográficas e do estudo do caso clínico, concluiu-se que o tratamento realizado utilizando o protocolo padrão de expansão lenta da maxila apresentou-se como uma ferramenta inovadora e eficiente no tratamento da deficiência maxilar transversal(AU)

This study aimed to report the clinical case of a patient who attended the Faculty of Dentistry of Araçatuba with Angle class I characteristics and transverse maxillary deficiency. Leon, Italy. It is a device that has numerous advantages for increasing patient adherence to treatment since it does not require activation at home, facilitating clinical progress, given that the treatment is less painful and easier than other expanders, increasing predictability treatment, as the forces contained in the springs are constant and predetermined in the laboratory (450g of force). Through the analysis of models, photographic documentation and the study of the clinical case, it was concluded that the treatment performed using the standard protocol of slow maxillary expansion presented itself as an innovative and efficient tool in the treatment of transverse maxillary deficiency(AU)

Reconstrucción mamaria diferida con expansor-implante y matriz dérmica autóloga. Una alternativa terapéutica aplicable en tejidos no irradiados. / Delayed breast reconstruction with expander-implant and autologous dermal matrix. An alternative applicable therapeutic in non irradiated tissues.

INTRODUCCIÓN Y OBJETIVO: la reconstrucción mamaria diferida o post mastectomía tiene una importancia trascendental en la vida de la mujer así también como parte del tratamiento integral y multidisciplinario del cáncer mamario, ya que tamaña agresión impacta en la autoestima y funcionalidad social en aquellas mujeres que por algún motivo no fueron sometidas a reconstrucción inmediata. El objetivo es describir a través de la técnica expansor-implante, matriz dérmica autóloga, injerto de grasa y reconstrucción del complejo areola pezón con tejidos autólogos, los resultados alcanzados en pacientes mastectomizadas y reconstruidas de manera diferida. MATERIAL Y MÉTODO: es un estudio retrospectivo, longitudinal, observacional y descriptivo de una serie pequeña de 5 pacientes privadas mastectomizadas no irradiadas que no fueron sometidas por algún motivo a reconstrucción inmediata en otros centros médicos y que acudieron al consultorio privado derivadas por médicos cirujanos mastólogos-oncólogos para ser sometidas en forma diferida a reconstrucción con expansor implante en una secuencia técnica de 3 tiempos quirúrgicos en un periodo comprendido entre abril del 2015 y octubre del 2020. RESULTADOS: la reconstrucción diferida habitualmente la realizamos con expansor-implante y optamos por la utilización de colgajos autólogos siempre cuando se hubiera irradiado la mama enferma. En 4 de 5 pacientes realizamos la reconstrucción del complejo areola pezón (CAP), 3 pacientes fueron de reconstrucción unilateral y 2 de bilateral, en 2 mujeres ocupamos prótesis de doble lumen tipo anatómicos y en 3 mujeres expansor con puerto a distancia, utilizando en 2 pacientes, prótesis de forma redonda y en un implante expansor anatómico. Presentamos un caso de deflación del implante a los 3 años post reconstrucción no reportamos casos de necrosis grasa, ni cuadros infecciosos, no presentamos casos de contractura capsular y reportamos un solo caso de seroma tardío de origen traumático en una paciente de reconstrucción unilateral a los 7 meses post implante. CONCLUSIÓN: la técnica reconstructiva diferida de expansor-implante, matriz dérmica autóloga, y tejidos propios para la reconstrucción del CAP, representan una buena opción terapéutica de baja morbilidad en pacientes que no han sido sometidas a irradiación post mastectomía. Creemos que a nivel nacional aún faltan políticas en salud y conductas que beneficien a las mujeres con cáncer mamario en el camino largo del tratamiento integral de la enfermedad hasta la reconstrucción mamaria y su re inserción con funcionalidad social, laboral y emocional, para unificar criterios y protocolos entre servicios públicos, privados, ministerio de salud, secretarias regionales de salud y sociedades científicas de Mastologia y Cirugía Plástica apoyando a los pocos equipos en reconstrucción mamaria , optimizando protocolos médicos que beneficien a las pacientes enfermos.

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: delayed breast reconstruction or post mastectomy has a transcendental importance in women ́s life as well as part of the comprehensive and multidisciplinary treatment of breast cancer. Such aggression impacts on self-esteem and social functionality in women who for some reason were not undergoing immediate reconstruction. The objective is to describe the results achieved in mastectomized patients, through the expander-implant technique, autologous dermal matrix, fat graft and reconstruction of the nipple areola complex (NAC) with autologous tissues MATERIAL AND METHOD: it is a retrospective, longitudinal, observational and descriptive study of a small group of 5 non-irradiated mastectomized private patients who were not subjected to an immediate reconstruction at other medical centers. They came to the private practice referred by other mastologists-oncologists medical surgeons to be submitted to a delayed breast reconstruction with expander prosthesis in a 3 surgical times technique between April 2015 and October 2018. RESULTS: the delayed breast reconstruction is usually performed with expander prosthesis and for those injured breasts that had been irradiated, we use autologous flaps. In 4 out of 5 patients we performed the reconstruction of the NAC, 3 were submitted to unilateral reconstruction and 2 were bilateral, 2 women had anatomical double lumen prosthesis, 3 had expander implant with remote port at which 2 were round and one anatomical. We presented only one case of deflation 3 years later after reconstruction. We didn ́t report cases of fat necrosis nor infectious symptoms. We didn ́t have any case of capsular contracture but only a single case of late seroma after 7 months' post implant in a patient with unilateral reconstruction due to a traumatic incident. CONCLUSION: the delayed breast reconstructive technique with expander-implant, uses of autologous dermal matrix or own tissues for reconstructing the NAC, represents a good therapeutic option of low morbidity to patients who have not undergone post-mastectomy irradiation. We briefly believe that at a National level there is a lack of health policies and therapeutic behaviors that could benefit women with breast cancer on this long path from a complete treatment of this disease to breast reconstruction and its social, labor and emotional reintegration, to unify criteria and protocols between public services, private services, ministry of health, regional secretaries of health and scientific societies such as Mastology and Plastic Surgery to support the few teams in breast reconstruction and optimize medical protocols to benefits the sick patient.

Analysis of Key Points and Difficulties in Registration Application of Inflatable Bone Expander / 中国医疗器械杂志

With the advantages of inflatable bone expander in the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures, the number of applications for registration of such products is increasing. Based on the characteristics of the medical device, this article analyzed and summarized the relevant requirements for the basic information, product performance research, product manufacturing, clinical evaluation, and product instructions that should be focused on the registration application dossiers, as well as comply with the requirements of CMDE. The focus of the registration application for Inflatable Bone Expander should be the standardization of the application dossiers, while the difficulty was the scientific rationality of the research data. Comments and suggestions are provided to relevant practitioners on standardization of registration application dossiers. It may help them to optimize the quality of registration application dossiers while improve the efficiency of registration applications.

Reconstrucción mamaria con el uso expansores tisulares / Breast reconstruction with the use of tissue expanders

RESUMEN Introducción: La reconstrucción mamaria por cáncer, mediante la técnica de expansión tisular es una técnica que proporciona piel de color, textura y sensibilidad naturales. Objetivo: Caracterizar la reconstrucción mamaria con el uso de expansores tisulares en el Instituto Nacional de Oncología y Radiobiología de Cuba. Método: Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo y longitudinal en el Servicio de Cirugía Reconstructiva del Instituto Nacional de Oncología y Radiobiología de Cuba del 2013 al 2017. La muestra de 93 pacientes se seleccionó de forma consecutiva del universo de pacientes. El análisis estadístico incluyó las pruebas de Chi-cuadrado, estimación de la razón de momios y regresión logística binaria, con nivel de significación p ≤ 0,05. Resultados: Predominó la reconstrucción en mujeres con un promedio de edad de 45,7 años, [IC95 por ciento (43,8-47,5) y desviación estándar 9.0]. La quimioterapia se administró a 74 pacientes y la radioterapia a 41. La reconstrucción diferida se realizó en el 51,6 por ciento de las cirugías, y en el 72,0 por ciento no se presentaron complicaciones. El cáncer en estadio III y el uso de quimioterapia y radioterapia neoadyuvante mostraron riesgo con significación estadística para las complicaciones posquirúrgicas. Conclusiones: La reconstrucción mamaria mediante el uso de expansores tisulares presentó características demográficas y clínicas similares a las descritas previamente en la población cubana y el resto del mundo, aunque con peculiaridades desde el punto de vista onco-reconstructivo. La realización de la cirugía reconstructiva inmediata luego de la radioterapia neoadyuvante resultó en un mayor riesgo de complicaciones(AU)

ABSTRACT Introduction: Breast reconstruction for cancer, using the tissue expansion technique, is a technique that provides skin of natural color, texture and sensitivity. Objective: To characterize breast reconstruction with the use of tissue expanders at the National Institute of Oncology and Radiobiology of Cuba. Method: A retrospective and longitudinal study was carried out in the Reconstructive Surgery Service of the National Institute of Oncology and Radiobiology of Cuba from 2013 to 2017. The sample of 93 patients was selected consecutively from the universe of patients. Statistical analysis included Chi-square tests, estimation of the odds ratio and binary logistic regression, with a significance level of p ≤ 0,05 Results: Reconstruction predominated in women with an average age of 45.7 years, [95 percent CI (43.8-47.5) and standard deviation 9.0]. Chemotherapy was administered to 74 patients and radiotherapy to 41. Delayed reconstruction was performed in 51.6 percent of the surgeries, and in 72.0 percent there were no complications. Stage III cancer and the use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy showed a statistically significant risk for postoperative complications. Conclusions: Breast reconstruction by using tissue expanders presented demographic and clinical characteristics similar to those previously described in the Cuban population and the rest of the world, although with peculiarities from the onco-reconstructive point of view. Performing immediate reconstructive surgery after neoadjuvant radiation therapy resulted in an increased risk of complications(AU)

Maxillary skeletal expander for maxillary transverse deficiency: Application and strengths / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND: Maxillary skeletal expander is a non-surgical expansion technique of the maxilla. It is different from the traditional maxillary rapid expander, micro-implant assisted rapid palatal expansion, and surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion. It provides new ideas and methods for the correction of maxillary transverse deficiency, and especially for adult patients with the growth finished, provides an efficient and minimally invasive bone expansion. OBJECTIVE: To review the application and advantage of the maxillary skeletal expander in the treatment of maxillary transverse deficiency, providing scientific reference for the clinical therapeutic schedule in such patients. METHODS: A computer search for Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CNKI, WanFang Database, and CBM databases was performed for Chinese and English literature related to the maxillary expansion device published before May 31st, 2019. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The maxillary skeletal expander is an effective method for correcting the maxillary transverse deficiency, and the expansion of the arch is not limited by age. This device also has a good outcome in bone expansion for adults. The maxillary skeletal expander expands the entire mid-face structure, causing the mid-sacral suture to be parallel, followed by ruptured palatine suture, increased width between the zygomatic bones, as well as the entire nasal cavity involving the upper nasal bone area is widened. This device also causes less adverse reactions, for example, the teeth are inclined buccally and the height of the alveolar bone is reduced.

Advances and applications of the maxillary expansion technique / 口腔疾病防治

@#Transverse maxillary deficiency is a common malocclusion in the clinic. Palatal expansion techniques are commonly used in the treatment of maxillary transverse deficiency. Traditional palatal expansion techniques have good effects on the treatment of children and adolescents whose palatal suture has not yet closed, but the effects on adult patients are unsatisfied. New palatal expansion techniques, such as miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion and surgical-assisted maxillary expansion, have increased the age-related indications for palatal expansion, and their bone expansion effect has been strengthened. With the development of CAD/CAM technology and 3D printing technology, techniques such as Invisalign and personalized appliances have been developed and have promising application prospects. To provide references for the clinical treatment of maxillary transverse deficiency, palatal expansion techniques are reviewed from the following aspects: mechanism and indications, expansion pattern, traditional and new palatal expansion appliances, stability and retention of palatal expansion, outlook of future expanders, etc.

Effect of personalized miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expander on expansion of the median palatal suture in adults / 口腔疾病防治

Objective@# To investigate the manufacturing procedures of personalized miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expanders (pMARPE) using digital technologies and to evaluate the effect of the expanders when expanding the midpalatal suture of an adult. @*Methods@# Digital technologies were used to make pMARPE, which was used to treat a 21-year-old woman with maxillary transverse deficiency (MTD). The relevant literature on MARPE was reviewed.@* Results@#PMARPE could be manufactured using intraoral digital scanning, computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing(CAD/CAM ), and 3D printing technologies. After expansion, the width of the anterior midpalatal suture, posterior midpalatal suture and maxillary skeletal width increased by 3.9 mm, 3.2 mm and 4.7 mm, respectively. There was no significant change in the inclination of maxillary first molars, and the height of alveolar ridge decreased slightly. It could be seen that using digital technologies to manufacture personalized expanders was possible for MARPE , and the initial stability of miniscrews played an important role in the expansion success rate, the increase of molar inclination is composed of many parts, and the decrease of alveolar ridge height may be overestimated due to the measurement method, as shown by a literature review. @*Conclusion@#The midpalatal suture of an adult patient with MTD could be expanded by pMARPE. However, the effect of this expander on the inclination of the first molar and alveolar bone height needs to be further studied with a larger sample size.

Tissue expansion as an aesthetic alternative for facial resurfacing: a single centre series of 92 patients

Background: The visibility, vulnerability and social stigmata of facial scars whether by burn, nevi or trauma can be compelling for the patient as well as challenging for the surgeon. Restoration to normal form and aesthetics require tissue replacement which has good colour and texture match and produce minimal visible scarring.  Although many other options are available for a given defect, tissue expansion offers the best alternative which meets almost all the criteria of an ideal procedure.Methods: Among 92 patients with deformities over various facial subunits were operated and expanders 50 ml to 300 ml inserted subcutaneously adjacent to the scar. Prior planning, accurate measurement and choice of ideal expander is extremely important. A precise and practical method of calculation for determination of amount and duration of expander was used. Any secondary deformity to adjoining vital structures was avoided.Results: Results were meticulously and critically analyzed. Different shapes, dimensions and volume of expanders were used depending on the anatomical site which was to be expanded. A total of 118 expanders were inserted in 92 patients. The average volume of tissue expanders used was 170.33 ml. Majority of the expanders used had volume of 200 ml (62.71%). Post-expansion volume was 240.67 ml and the over expansion done was 41.3% over the pre-expansion volume of 170.33 ml. Surgical outcome and cosmesis was assessed by the patient’s perspective and was considered fair by 57.61% patients.Conclusions: The study underlines the clinical application, reasons for overexpansion as well as shortcomings and complications of tissue expansion.

Study of Tissue Expansion in the Reconstruction of Nevus and Scars

For management of nevus & various scars various methods are described like excision, skin grafting, dermabrasion, flap cover, dermatraction etc. but reconstruction of various scars by tissue expansion is a novel procedure. Aims & objectives: 1.Study of tissue expansion in the reconstruction of nevus & scars. 2. Advantage & disadvantages of tissue expansion. 3. Complications of tissue expansion. Methods: The study was conducted in SCB MCH, dept of Plastic surgery from October 2015 to April 2018. No. of patients in this study were 41 which includes post burn scars, post traumatic scars & nevus. Results: study includes age group from 11- 42 yrs with female predominance. It mainly includes post burn scars, facial scars. Neck was the most common site of expander used. Expander mostly used were rectangular type. Volume ranges from 50 to 540ml. Of total 46 expanders 5 cases two expanders used. Various complications of expanders included infection, blebs, hematoma, wound dehiscence etc of which extrusion of expanders were most common. Complications were more common in extremities. HTS & partial skin necrosis common scar related complication. Conclusion: Tissue expansion is an excellent technique to treat scars, pigmented lesions and alopetic patches. This provides the best tissue quality and matching as regards tissue characteristics. Flaps and skin grafts are inferior in treatment of these lesions when tissue expansion is possible. However this technique has its complications like infection, exposure and failure of expander. Therefore proper planning and selection of expander is extremely important.

Reconsidering the “MR Unsafe” breast tissue expander with magnetic infusion port: A case report and literature review

Breast tissue expanders (TEs) with magnetic infusion ports are labeled “MR Unsafe.” Therefore, patients with these implants are typically prevented from undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We report a patient with a total submuscular breast TE who inadvertently underwent an MRI exam. She subsequently developed expander exposure, requiring explantation and autologous reconstruction. The safety profile of TEs with magnetic ports and the use of MRI in patients with these implants is surprisingly controversial. Therefore, we present our case report, a systematic literature review, and propose procedural guidelines to help ensure the safety of patients with TEs with magnetic ports that need to undergo MRI exams.

The application of tissue expander in immediate breast reconstruction / 中华内分泌外科杂志

Objective To investigate the surgical procedure,complication and cosmetic effects of tissue expander in immediate breast reconstruction after nipple sparing mastectomy(NSM).Methods From Jul.2014 to Apr.2018,the clinical data of 23 breast cancer patients (two patients were bilateral) undergoing NSM and expander immediate breast reconstruction were analyzed retrospectively.Results All of the 25 procedures were NSM plus expander based immediate breast reconstruction.The overall complication rate was 12％,including:one seroma,one mild nipple necrosis and one nipple malposition.The median follow up period was 12 months,no grade Ⅲ or Ⅳ contractures were found.Appearance satisfaction was applied to the Harvard scoring system,doctor score:fair(2 cases;8％),good(2 cases;8％),excellent(21 cases;84％);patient score:good(4 cases;16％),excellent(21 cases;84％).No local recurrence was observed.Conclusion NSM with lateral incision and immediate reconstruction was found to be technically feasible and associated with few complications and satisfactory esthetic outcomes.

Stability of the anterior arm of three different Hyrax hybrid expanders: an in vitro study

ABSTRACT Introduction: The force applied to the teeth by fixed orthopaedic expanders has previously been studied, but not the force applied to the orthodontic mini-implant (OMI) used to expand the maxilla with Hyrax hybrid expanders (HHE). Objective: The aim of this article was to evaluate the clinical safety of the components (OMI, abutment and double wire arms) of three different force-transmitting systems (FTS) for conducting orthopaedic maxillary expansion: Jeil Medical & Tiger Dental™, Microdent™ and Ortholox™. Methods: For the realization of this in vitro study of the resistance to mechanical load, three different abutment types (bonded, screwed on, and coupling) and three different OMIs' diameters (Jeil™ 2.5 mm, Microdent™ 1.6 mm and Ortholox™ 2.2 mm) were used. Ten tests for each of these three FTS were carried out in a static lateral load in artificial bone blocks (Sawbones™) by a Galdabini universal testing machine, then comparing its performance. Comparisons of loads, deformations and fractures were carried out by means of radiographs of FTS components in each case. Results: At 1- mm load and within the elastic deformation, FTS values ranged from 67 ± 13 N to 183 ± 48 N. Under great deformations, Jeil & Tiger™ was the one who withstood the greatest loads, with an average 378 ± 22 N; followed by Microdent™, with 201 ± 18 N, and Ortholox™, with 103 ± 10 N. At 3 mm load, the OMIs shaft bends and deforms when the diameter is smaller than 2.5 mm. The abutment fixation is crucial to transmit forces and moments. Conclusions: The present study shows the importance of a rigid design of the different components of HHEs, and also that HHEs would be suitable for maxillary expansion in adolescents and young adults, since its mean expansion forces exceed 120N. Furthermore, early abutment detachment or smaller mini-implants diameter would only be appropriate for children.

RESUMO Introdução: a força aplicada sobre os dentes por expansores ortopédicos fixos já foi estudada antes, mas não a força aplicada sobre os mini-implantes ortodônticos (MIOs) usados para expandir a maxila com expansores do tipo Hyrax híbrido (EHH). Objetivo: o objetivo desse artigo foi avaliar a segurança clínica dos componentes (MIO, abutment de fixação, e braços de fio duplo) de três sistemas de transmissão de força (STF) usados para expansão ortopédica da maxila: Jeil Medical & Tiger Dental™, Microdent ™ e Ortholox ™. Métodos: para realizar esse estudo in vitro sobre a resistência à carga mecânica, foram usadas três tipos de sistema de fixação (colado, aparafusado e coupling) e MIOs de três diâmetros diferentes (Jeil™ 2,5 mm; Microdent™ 1,6 mm e Ortholox™ 2,2 mm), com suas respectivas mecânicas de STF. Foram realizados 10 testes para cada STF, usando uma carga lateral estática em blocos de osso artificial (Sawbones™), com uma máquina universal de testes e, depois, comparou-se, por meio de radiografias, os desempenhos, levando-se em consideração as cargas, deformações e fraturas dos componentes de cada STF. Resultados: com a carga a 1 mm e sem exceder o limite de deformação elástica, os valores dos STFs variaram de 67 ± 13 N a 183 ± 48 N. Sob deformações maiores, o sistema Jeil & Tiger™ foi o que apresentou maior resistência às cargas elevadas, com valor de 378 ± 22 N; seguido pelo Microdent™, com 201 ± 18 N, e Ortholox™, com 103 ± 10 N. Com a carga a 3 mm, o eixo do MIO se dobrou e deformou quando seu diâmetro era menor que 2,5 mm. O abutment de fixação é crucial para a transmissão das forças e momentos. Conclusões: o presente estudo evidenciou a importância da rigidez no design dos diferentes componentes dos STFs dos EHH. Também revelou que eles são adequados para a expansão da maxila em adolescentes e adultos jovens, pois as forças de expansão, em média, excederam os 120N. Além disso, a desconexão precoce do abutment ou o uso de mini-implantes de menor diâmetro no design do STF seriam apropriados apenas em crianças.

Analysis of clinical efficacy in using expanded retroauricular flap to fully cover reconstructed cartilage scaffold / 中华整形外科杂志

Objective@#In order to achieve superior aesthetic outcomes of reconstructed ear, analyze and summarize clinical therapeutic effect in completely applying expanded retroauricular flap to encapsulate cartilage scaffold in total auricular reconstruction.@*Methods@#From January 2016 to October 2017, fifty-three congenital microtia patients were treated. A kidney-shaped tissue expander with 50 ml capacity was embedded under retroauricular skin in the first-stage. After excessive expansion to 70 ml and remaining stable for 4 weeks, secondary operation was performed to completely encapsulate cartilage scaffold with expanded retroauricular skin. Postoperative follow-up was carried out on a routine basis.@*Results@#All patients had undergone operations successfully with primary healing of incision. Blood supply of the retroauricular flaps was excellent, and cartilage scaffolds totally survived with no infection and absorption. Satisfactory aesthetic outcome along with clear structure, reasonable symmetry and suitable auriculocephalic angle was acquired in all cases. No color aberration was observed between the front and back side of reconstructed ear. Scars of retroauricular incisions and costal cartilage harvesting incisions were unconspicuous.@*Conclusions@#Only using expansive retroauricular flap to fully cover reconstructed cartilage scaffold is reasonable and simple without skin grafting, which is worthy of more application in microtia treatment.

Clinical experience and analysis on the complications of the one-stage surgery with prolonged tissue expansion in microtia reconstruction / 中华整形外科杂志

Objective@#To explore procedure of the one-stage surgery with prolonged tissue expansion in microtia reconstruction and treatment of related complications.@*Methods@#211 patients had undergone the one-stage surgery of microtia reconstruction with prolonged tissue expansion in Department of Aesthetic Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi′an Jiaotong University from June 2016 to June 2017. A retrospective study of these data was conducted for standardization of surgical procedure, treatment of postoperative complications, improvement of the existing technology.@*Results@#211 patients had finished the follow-up, of which 10 had complications. The complications included 4 cases of hematomas, 3 cases of expander exposures, 2 infections, and disorder on blood supply of the flap with severe headache in 1 case. We removed hematoma by washing and drainage, repositioned the exposed expander by standard debridement surgery again, controlled infection by systemic or topical application of effective antibiotics, andrelieved severe headache by reducing injection volume. After these treatments, all the patients were able to undergo the next stage surgery of ear reconstruction.@*Conclusions@#Emphasizing standardization of surgical procedure, appropriate treatment of postoperative complications and improvement of tissue expansion was beneficial for performing the next stage surgery of ear reconstruction.

Effect of built-in type OASIS iris expander in phacoemulsification surgery for cataract with small pupil / 国际眼科杂志(Guoji Yanke Zazhi)

@#AIM: To observe the effect of built-in type OASIS iris expander in phacoemulsification surgery for cataract with small pupil. <p>METHODS: Totally 44 cataract patients with small pupil were treated in our hospital from January 2016 to October 2017 were randomly divided into the control group(22 cases, 31 eyes)and the observation group(22 cases, 30 eyes). The patients in control group was treated by conventional phacoemulsification surgery, within surgery the small pupils were dilated by cleavage and lens position hook; the patients in observation group use OASIS iris expander within surgery. The best corrected visual acuity(BCVA), corneal endothelial cell counts, pupil size, intraocular pressure(IOP)of two groups before and after surgery were compared and analyzed, and the application effect of built-in type OASIS iris expander was evaluated. <p>RESULTS: At 1mo after operation, the BCVA of the two groups were significantly improved, and the BCVA of the observation group(0.09±0.04)was significantly better than that of the control group(0.20±0.03), the difference was statistically significant(<i>P</i><0.05). At 1mo after operation, the corneal endothelial cell counts of the two groups were significantly decreased, but the corneal endothelial cell counts of the observation group(2455.77±52.98/mm²)were significantly higher than those of the control group(2298.94±49.12/mm²), the difference was statistically significant(<i>P</i><0.05). At 1mo after operation, the pupil diameter of the two groups was enlarged(<i>P</i><0.05), and the pupil diameter of the observation group(3.52±1.14mm)was larger than that of the control group(3.15±1.02mm, <i>P</i>>0.05). At 6mo after operation, the pupil diameter of the two groups was significantly enlarged(<i>P</i><0.05), but there was no significant difference in the pupil diameter between the two groups(<i>P</i>>0.05). At 1mo after operation, intraocular pressure in both groups was lower than that before operation(<i>P</i><0.05), and the intraocular pressure in observation group(13.40±1.73mmHg)was lower than that in control group(13.93±1.98mmHg, <i>P</i>>0.05). At 6mo after operation, intraocular pressure in both groups was lower than that before operation and 1mo after operation(<i>P</i><0.05), but there was no significant difference in intraocular pressure between the two groups at 6mo after operation(<i>P</i>>0.05). <p>CONCLUSION: The OASIS built-in iris dilator can improve the best corrected visual acuity, reduce intraocular pressure and expand pupil diameter in small pupil phacoemulsification.

Effects of OASIS iris expander in phacoemulsification surgery of cataract with small pupil / 眼科新进展

Objective To assess the outcomes of OASIS iris expander in phacoemulsification surgery of cataract with small pupil.Methods A prospective case-control study was conducted in 22 microcoria cataract patients (22 eyes).And they were randomly divided into group A and B,in which the pupils of group A were dilated by tearing instruments in 13 eyes,and the pupils of group B were dilated using OASIS iris expander in 9 eyes.All patient underwent phacoemulsification with 3.2 mm clear corneal incision and were followed up at postoperative 1 week,1 month,3 months and 6 months.Finally,the best corrected visual acuity (BCVA),intraocular pressure (IOP),corneal endothelial cell counts,pupil size before and after surgery were recorded and analyzed by an independent sample t test.Results All procedures were completed successfully by the same skilled doctor.Intraocular lenses were implanted in capsule completely,and no complications occurred.At 6 months after operation,patients'BCVA in group A (0.41 ± 0.30) and group B (0.77 ± 0.23) was significantly higher than that in group A (0.17 ±0.14) and group B (0.16 ±0.14) before operation,but there was no statistical difference between the two groups (all P ＞0.05);whereas there was no significant change in the IOP of group A and B at 6 months after operation (1 kPa =7.5 mmHg) and before operation [(14.22 ±6.00) mmHg vs.(15.70 ± 5.70) mmHg)] (all P ＞ 0.05).Moreover,corneal endothelial cell counts in group A [(1486 ±718) cells · mm-2] and B [(1246 ±516)cells · mm-2] were significantly smaller than those before operation [(2498 ±564)cells · mm-2 vs.[(2424 ± 640) cells · mm-2],with no significant difference (P=0.091).The postoperative diameter of the pupil in group A [(4.00 ±0.88) mm] and group B [(4.70 ± 1.57) mm] after operation was larger than that in group A [(2.30 ±0.35)mm] and group B [(1.94 ±0.50)mm] before operation,and there was no statistical difference between the two groups (all P ＞0.05).Conclusions OASIS iris expander can help to dilate and hold pupils and does not affect the postoperative visual acuity and intraocular pressure in mlcrocoria cataract phacoemulsification.The postoperative pupils become larger,and it is necessary to pay attention to protect corneal endothelial cell during usage of OASIS iris expander.

Cierre de bolsillo subpectoral para la reconstrucción mamaria: descripción de una nueva técnica quirúrgica mediante el uso de celulosa oxidada regenerada NU-KNIT® / Closure of the sub pectoral pocket for breast reconstruction: description of a new surgical technique using oxidized regenerated cellulose NU-KNIT TM

Introducción: El uso de expansor mamario, previo a la reconstrucción definitiva con prótesis, no está exento de complicaciones. Las mismas no solo tienen relación con la presencia de radioterapia perioperatoria, o factores propios de las pacientes, sino que también guardan relación con la cobertura muscular íntegra del expansor mamario. Material y métodos: Revisión retrospectiva de pacientes sometidas a reconstrucción mamaria diferida utilizando una modificación de la técnica del cierre de bolsillo submuscular con celulosa oxidada regenerada NU-KNIT® de expansor mamario. Entre el 1 de enero de 2014 y el 31 de diciembre de 2015 un solo cirujano plástico (J.V.) de la Unidad de Patología Mamaria de la Clínica Alemana de Santiago realizó reconstrucción con dicha técnica en 31 pacientes. Se describe la modificación de la técnica, así como los datos demográficos, histológicos y complicaciones de la fase de expansión de las mismas. Resultados: Se realizaron 40 reconstrucciones mamarias en 31 pacientes. Se presentaron 11 seromas (27,5% del total de los expansores), 2 sufrimientos de colgajo cutáneo con dehiscencia de la herida (5% de los expansores) y una infección de la herida operatoria (2,5% de los expansores). Dos pacientes requirieron aseo quirúrgico por dehiscencia e infección. Una paciente requirió explantación del expansor (2,5% del total de los expansores). Discusión: La modificación de la técnica quirúrgica representa una alternativa segura y reproducible para lograr un cierre total del bolsillo muscular y con ello la cobertura completa del expansor, evitando así algunas de las complicaciones descritas secundarias a una cobertura insuficiente del mismo.

Introduction: The use of breast expander, prior to the final prosthetic reconstruction, is not exempt from complications. They not only relate to the presence of peri-operative radiation therapy, or patient-related issues; but also related to the muscle integrate coverage of the breast expander. Material and methods: Retrospective review of patients undergoing deferred breast reconstruction using a modification of the technique of sub muscular pocket closing with oxidized regenerated cellulose NU-KNIT TM for the breast expander. Between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2015 one plastic surgeon (J.V.), from the Breast Pathology Unit at Clínica Alemana de Santiago, performed reconstruction surgeries with this technique in 31 patients. In the present article, the technique modification, demographic data, histological data and the complications which arose during the expansion phase of the same, will be described. Results: 40 breast reconstructions were performed in 31 patients. 11 seromas (27.5% of total expanders), 2 sufferings of skin flap wound dehiscence (5% expanders) and 1 wound infection (2.5% of expanders) were presented. Two patients required surgical debridement due to surgical dehiscence and infection. One patient required explantation of the expander (2.5% of total expanders). Discussion: The modification of the surgical technique represents a safe and reproducible alternative to achieve a complete closure of the muscular pocket and thus a complete coverage of the expander, consequently; avoiding some of the secondary complications drawn from an insufficient coverage of the expander.

Frontal and scalp expanded skin flap combined with laser hair removal for children congenital facial giant nevi / 中华整形外科杂志

Objective@#To investigate the feasibility and therapeutic effect of frontal and scalp expanded skin flap combined with laser hair removal for children congenital facial giant nevi.@*Methods@#From January 2013 to December 2015, 6 cases with congenital facial giant nevi were treated with expanded frontal and scalp skin flap combined with laser hair removal in the department of plastic surgery, An Zhen Hospital, Capital Medical University. The process of treatment could be divided into three stages. Stage 1: The expander capacity was determined according to the size of lesion. Expander was implanted under the galea aponeurotica in front and scalp, and expanded regularly postoperatively. Stage 2: The expander was removed and facial giant nevi was excised. The expanded skin flap was designed according to the shape and size of nevi. Stage 3: After the expanded skin flap healed completely, laser hair removal was performed for 4-6 times with 6 weeks of interval time.@*Results@#300 ml to 350 ml expanders were selected with expanding frequency of 2 times a week. The expansion time lasted for 16 to 20 weeks(average, 18.7 weeks). The complications such as leakage, angle and skin flap blood supply obstacle didn't occurr in the process of expansion. The size of frontal and scalp skin flap ranged from 12 cm×11 cm to 20 cm×17 cm. Venous drainage disorder happened in one flap and was treated by partial suture removal and acupuncture bleeding treatment. Skin flap necrosis didn't occurred. The defects at donor sites were sutured directly with inconspicious scar. The effect of semiconductor laser hair removal was good without recurrence during one-year follow-up period. All expanded skin flaps had no obvious contraction with good match of color and texture.@*Conclusions@#This method provides a new selection of donor site for larger facial defect with reliable effet. The facial giant nevi could be excised completely and repaired in one operation with short operation time. The scar in middle face and secondary deformities can be avoided.

Investigation and analysis of the relevant knowledge of skin expander in congenital microtia patients′ families / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective To understand the patients of congenital microtia malformation families knowledge of skin expander and influencing factors. Methods Self-made questionnaire to sample survey of 500 cases of our department (Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, the second microtia concer) patients′ families. Results 47.8％(239/500) of 500 patients of expander knowledge level is high, 41.2％(206/500) pass the exam, 11.0％(55/500) fall the exam, only 13.4％(67/500) really have a comprehensive understanding on expander achieve excellent. Scores of male and female were (16.06 ± 1.99) points and (16.39 ± 2.16) points, t = 1.752, P > 0.05, there was no statistically significant difference comparing the 2 group. Patients′ families score of different cultural levels, respectively (14.06 ± 2.36), (14.98 ± 2.02), (16.54 ± 2.00), (16.73 ± 1.88) points, F = 21.736, P 0.05, there was no statistically significant difference comparing the 5 groups. Patients with different professional families score (13.25 ± 2.19), (13.79±2.27), (16.08±1.89), (14.10±2.08), (14.13±2.35), (14.45±2.09), (14.56±1.75), (16.84± 1.81) points, F = 2.737, P < 0.01, difference of eight groups was statistically significant. Conclusions Congenital microtia patients′families skin expander knowledge needs to be improved, it is necessary to take various forms, conduct for families of expander knowledge through propaganda and education.