Evaluating the use of wearables in the masseter and temporal muscles: a scoping review protocol / Avaliação do uso de tecnologias vestíveis nos músculos masseter e temporal: um protocolo de revisão de escopo

ABSTRACT Purpose: to develop a scoping review protocol that seeks to identify which procedures and for what purpose wearables available in the literature are being used on the masseter and temporal muscles. Methods: the approach recommended by The Joanna Briggs Institute and the PRISMA-P guidelines, will follow. Databases to be searched include PubMed, Cochrane Library, LILACS, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase and grey literature. In the first step, two reviewers will independently evaluate the articles by titles and abstracts, then, a full review of the selected articles will be performed according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Any uncertainties or differences of opinion will be discussed for consensus. Articles published without date or language restrictions will be included. All components will be presented in tables and flow charts. In addition, a narrative summary of each component will be included for further details. Final Considerations: this protocol will present the general state of the literature on the use of wearables in masseter and temporal masticatory muscles.

RESUMO Objetivo: desenvolver um protocolo de revisão de escopo que busque identificar quais procedimentos e com que finalidade as tecnologias vestíveis disponíveis na literatura estão sendo usadas nos músculos masseter e temporal. Métodos: seguirá a abordagem recomendada pelo The Joanna Briggs Institute e as diretrizes PRISMA-P. As bases de dados a serem pesquisadas incluem PubMed, Cochrane Library, LILACS, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase e literatura cinzenta. Em uma primeira etapa, dois revisores, de forma independente, avaliarão os artigos pelos títulos e resumos, em seguida, será realizada a revisão na íntegra dos artigos selecionados de acordo com os critérios de inclusão e exclusão. Quaisquer incertezas ou diferenças de opinião serão discutidas para consenso. Serão incluídos artigos publicados sem restrição de data e idioma. Todos os componentes serão apresentados em tabelas e fluxogramas. Além disso, um resumo narrativo de cada componente será incluído para mais detalhes. Considerações finais: este protocolo irá apresentar o estado geral da literatura acerca do uso das tecnologias vestíveis na musculatura mastigatória de masseter e temporal.

Masticatory function according to body mass index: part II: electromyographic analysis / Función masticatoria según índice de masa corporal: parte II: análisis electromiográfico

Introduction: The objective of this study was to explore the electrical activity of the superficial muscles of mastication required to exert unilateral maximum bite force in subjects with different body mass index. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted with a sample of 21 participants with an average age of 22.9 ± 3.5 years who were classified according to their body mass index, forming three study groups: normal weight (18.5-24.9), overweight (25-29.9) and obesity (≥30), with seven participants each. Through surface electromyography, the superficial muscles of mastication during right and left maximum bite force were evaluated. Results: No statistically significant differences in the maximum bite force were observed between the study groups. The data obtained from the electromyographic analysis of the superficial muscles of mastication demonstrate a trend indicating that subjects with a normal body mass index similarly activate the muscles on each side when performing a maximum bite force on a particular side, while overweight or obese subjects demonstrated significantly greater activation of the temporalis muscle associated with the side where the maximal bite force is performed. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that the maximum bite force is not influenced by body mass index and that during the performance of a maximum bite force subjects with increased body mass index present a greater activation of the temporalis muscle associated with the side where the maximum bite force was performed.

Introducción: El objetivo de este estudio fue explorar la actividad eléctrica de los músculos superficiales de la masticación, necesarios para ejercer la máxima fuerza de mordida unilateral, en sujetos con diferente índice de masa corporal. Material y Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional de corte transversal con una muestra de 21 participantes con una edad promedio de 22.9 ± 3.5 años, quienes fueron clasificados de acuerdo a su índice de masa corporal, formando tres grupos de estudio: peso normal (18,5-24,9), sobrepeso (25,0-29,9) y obesidad (≥30.0), con siete participantes cada uno. La electromiografía de superficie evaluó los músculos superficiales de la masticación durante la fuerza de mordida máxima derecha e izquierda. Resultados: No se observaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en la fuerza de mordida máxima entre los grupos de estudio. Los datos obtenidos del análisis electromiográfico de los músculos superficiales de la masticación demuestran una tendencia que indica que los sujetos con un índice de masa corporal normal activan de manera similar los músculos de cada lado cuando ejercen la fuerza de mordida máxima en un lado en particular. mientras que los sujetos con sobrepeso u obesos demostraron una activación significativamente mayor del músculo temporal asociado con el lado donde se realiza la fuerza máxima de mordida. Conclusión: Nuestros hallazgos sugieren que la fuerza de mordida máxima no está influenciada por el índice de masa corporal y que durante la realización de una fuerza de mordida máxima los sujetos con índice de masa corporal aumentado presentan una mayor activación del músculo temporal asociado al lado donde se realizó la fuerza de mordida máxima.

Temporal muscle thickness predicts mortality in prevalent hemodialysis patients

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Ultrasonographic temporal muscle thickness measurement has recently emerged as a promising method of nutritional assessment in various conditions; hence, we aimed to determine the relationship between temporal muscle thickness and mortality in prevalent hemodialysis patients. METHODS: Adult patients who were on a regular in-center hemodialysis program for ≥3 months were included, and patients with severe nonrenal organ failure or any recent significant disease inception were excluded. Baseline demographic; clinical, laboratory, and anthropometric data, including malnutrition inflammation score; and outcomes data were collected using a standardized form. RESULTS: A total of 60 patients (32 males, diabetes prevalence: 26.6%) who met the eligibility criteria participated in the study, with a mean follow-up of 33.3±11.5 months, a median age of 66.5 (interquartile range 52.7-74) years, time on hemodialysis of 36 months, and a body mass index of 25.9 kg/m². Infections and cardiovascular events were the most common causes of overall mortality that occurred in 41.6% of the patients. Temporal muscle thickness was significantly lower in nonsurvivors (8.8 vs. 10.6 mm, p<0.001). Multivariate Cox regression analysis involving age, albumin, spKt/V, and malnutrition inflammation score revealed that temporal muscle thickness was a significant predictor of mortality (hazard ratio=0.740, p=0.035). Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis has shown 68% of sensitivity and 81.8% of specificity for a cutoff value of 9.4 mm (p<0.001). Temporal muscle thickness was weakly or mildly correlated with hemodialysis vintage, body mass index, albumin, and malnutrition inflammation score and moderately correlated with age (r=−0.536, p<0.001). CONCLUSION: Ultrasonographic temporal muscle thickness has been found as a significant predictor of mortality in prevalent hemodialysis patients. Temporal muscle thickness could be a novel marker of nutritional status and predictor of mortality; hence, further studies are warranted.

The application of two flap dissection methods in the standard large decompressive craniectomy / 中国医师杂志

Objective:To compare the application effect of electrotome flap separation and neuro dissector in standard large decompressive craniectomy (SLDC).Methods:From January 2020 to December 2020, 40 patients with severe craniocerebral injury who met the standard and planned to undergo SLDC were randomly divided into two groups: 20 patients in the electrotome separation group and 20 patients in the nerve dissector group. The time of flap seperation, the degree of edema and atrophy of temporal muscle on the operation side were compared between the two groups.Results:There was no significant difference in the time of flap separation between the two groups [(20.91±12.33)min vs (29.92±12.69)min, t=1.799, P>0.05]. The patients in the two groups had different degrees of temporal muscle edema 48 hours after operation. The degree of temporal muscle edema in the electrotome separation group was more serious than that in the nerve dissector group [(18.82±5.23)cm 3 vs (10.71±3.69)cm 3,t=7.314, P<0.05]. The degree of temporal muscle atrophy in the electrotome separation group was higher than that in the nerve dissector group [(8.26±2.38)cm 3 vs (6.72±2.13)cm 3,t=2.314, P<0.05]. Conclusions:In SLDC surgery, there was no significant difference in flap separation time between electrotome separation flap method and neuro dissector flap separation method, but the latter had less damage to temporal muscle and less atrophy of temporal muscle after operation.

Finite Element Analysis and Clinical Research Progress of Tympanic Membrane Perforation and Tympanic Membrane Repair Materials / 医用生物力学

Tympanic membrane perforation is one of the common diseases in otolaryngology. The main causes of tympanic membrane perforation are otitis,trauma and etc. With the rapid development of finite element analysis method, this method is applied to clinical evaluation of tympanic membrane perforation and repair materials. By establishing the finite element model of the middle ear, the characteristics of tympanic membrane perforation and tympanic membrane repair materials were analyzed from the biomechanical aspect, with combination of clinical application results. In this review, the finite element analysis and clinic research progress of tympanic menbrane perforation and tympanic membrane repair materials were summarized.

Reconstrução palpebral dinâmica com transferência do músculo temporal: relato de caso / Dynamic eyelid reconstruction with temporal muscle transfer: a case report

■ RESUMO Os defeitos na região palpebral são causados principalmente por excisões cirúrgicas de neoplasias cutâneas. Os objetivos da reconstrução palpebral estão fundamentados na restauração da funcionalidade desta unidade anatômica para manter a proteção ocular e a recuperação de uma aparência normal devido à importância crítica da região periocular na estética facial. O reparo dos defeitos palpebrais começa com uma cuidadosa avaliação dos componentes anatômicos que têm sido ressecados e precisam ser reconstruídos; a extensão e a localização do defeito guiarão a reconstrução. Grandes defeitos comprometendo a totalidade da espessura palpebral são um desafio para os cirurgiões plásticos. Milhares de técnicas cirúrgicas têm sido descritas para a reconstrução de defeitos palpebrais de espessura total; apresentamos neste artigo a descrição de um caso de reconstrução dinâmica da pálpebra com associação de um retalho frontal com transposição do músculo temporal após ressecção de um carcinoma basocelular infiltrativo recidivado.

■ ABSTRACT Surgical excisions of skin neoplasms mainly cause defects in the eyelid region. The objectives of eyelid reconstruction are based on the restoration of this anatomical unit's functionality to maintain eye protection and recovery from a normal appearance due to the critical importance of the periocular region in facial aesthetics. Repair of eyelid defects begins with a careful evaluation of the anatomical components that have been resected and need to be reconstructed; the extent and location of the defect will guide the reconstruction. Large defects compromising the entire body thickness are a challenge for plastic surgeons. Thousands of surgical techniques have been described for the reconstruction of total thickness eyelid defects; we present in this article the description of a case of dynamic eyelid reconstruction with an association of a frontal flap with temporal muscle transposition after resection of a recurrent infiltrative basal cell carcinoma.

Análisis de tratamiento de la otitis media crónica simple con miringoplastía en el Hospital Barros Luco Trudeau

Resumen Introducción: La otitis media crónica simple (OMC) es una patología común en nuestra población y hasta la fecha no queda bien claro cuál técnica y material de injerto da mejores resultados. Objetivo: Determinar si existen diferencias en los resultados anatómicos y funcionales al utilizar fascia de músculo temporal (FMT) versus injerto de cartílago de trago (CT) en los pacientes con OMC en que se les realizó miringoplastía en el Hospital Barros Luco Trudeau. Material y Método: Estudio de cohorte no concurrente de datos obtenidos de la revisión de fichas clínicas. Resultados: De 227 fichas, 154 cumplieron criterios de inclusión. En 102 pacientes (66%) se utilizó FMT y en 52 pacientes (34%) CT. Con FMT 38 presentaron reperforación (37%) y 41 presentaron un éxito funcional (40%). Con CT 18 presentaron reperforación (35%) y 22 presentaron un éxito funcional (42%). 38 pacientes presentaban antecedente de tabaquismo activo y de ellos 53% presentaron reperforación, mientras que de los sin antecedentes de tabaquismo solo un 31%, siendo esta diferencia estadísticamente significativa (p < 0,05). Conclusión: No se obtuvieron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre los resultados anatómicos y funcionales comparando el uso de injerto FMT y CT para el tratamiento quirúrgico de la OMC simple con miringoplastía.

Abstract Introduction: Simple chronic otitis media (COM) is a common pathology in our population, and it is currently unclear, which grafts technique and material gives the best results. Aim: To determine if there are differences in the anatomical and functional results, when using temporal muscle fascia (FMT) or tragus cartilage graft (CT) in patients with COM who underwent myringoplasty at the Barros Luco Trudeau Hospital. Material and Method: Retrospective analytical cohort study of data obtained from clinical records. Results: Of 227 medical records, 154 met inclusion criteria. FMT was used in 102 patients (66%) and CT in 52 patients (34%). With FMT, 38 had reperforation (37%) and 41 had functional success (40%). With CT 18 had reperforation (35%) and 22 had functional success (42%). 38 patients had a history of active smoking and 53% of them presented reperforation, while of those without a history of smoking only 31%, this difference being statistically significant (p < 0,05). Conclusion: No statistically significant differences were obtained when analyzing the anatomical and functional results comparing the use of FMT and CT graft, for the simple surgical treatment of COM with myringoplasty.

Revisión sistemática de la literatura sobre la evaluación del proceso de la masticación / Systematic Review Of The Literature On The Evaluation Of The Chewing Process

El objetivo del presente estudio fue presentar una revisión sistemática de la literatura relacionada con los estudios que aborden los métodos de evaluación de la masticación y sus características principales. Como estrategia de investigación se realizó en las bases de datos PubMed, Web Of Science, Medline, SciELO y Lilacs desde 2006 al 2020. Como criterios de selección se escogieron todos los estudios disponibles, sin restricción de idioma; de los últimos 14 años; cuyos participantes no presentaron alteraciones neurológicas ni psiquiátricas. Fueron analizados a partir de su relación con el objeto del presente estudio. Las palabras clave utilizadas en la búsqueda de los artículos fueron identificados en los Descriptores en Ciencias de la Salud (DEDS) siendo las siguientes: "Evaluation", "Mastication", "Masticatory Muscles", "Masseter Muscle" y "Temporal Muscle". Utilizando también OR y AND como operadores lógicos. Se encontró 1311 estudios en las bases de datos investigadas, después de la revisión fueron eliminados 1278 y elegidos 33 artículos; y considerándose sólo 21 artículos según criterios de selección y objetivo. Todos los artículos revisados obtuvieron un alto grado de evidencia (nivel I) luego de realizar una evaluación crítica de la evidencia científica, determinando que todos los artículos evaluados fueron catalogados como estudios clínicos aleatorizados y con diseños experimentales. Siendo excluidos los estudios longitudinales, con individuos con patologías. Se concluye que el método que se utiliza mayormente es la evaluación clínica fonoaudiológica, mediante observación y palpación de musculatura orofacial, seguido de electromiografía de superficie, electrognatografía y la escala analógica visual para la saciedad. Las características observadas fueron, número de ciclos de masticación, velocidad de la masticación, porcentaje de actividad muscular eléctrica, fuerza muscular, tipo de masticación según el lado de preferencia de masticación, eficiencia masticatoria y tipología facial.

The objective of the present study was to present a systematic review of the literature related to studies that address chewing evaluation methods and their main characteristics. As a research strategy, it was carried out in the PubMed, Web Of Science, Medline, SciELO and Lilacs databases from 2006 to 2020. All available studies were chosen as selection criteria, without language restriction; of the last 14 years; whose participants did not present neurological or psychiatric alterations. They were analyzed based on their relationship with the object of the present study. The keywords used in the search for the articles were identified in the Health Sciences Descriptors (DEDS) being the following: "Evaluation", "Mastication", "Masticatory Muscles", "Masseter Muscle" and "Temporal Muscle". Also using OR and AND as logical operators. 1311 studies were found in the investigated databases, after the review 1278 were eliminated and 33 articles were chosen; and considering only 21 articles according to selection and objective criteria. All the articles reviewed obtained a high degree of evidence (level I) after making a critical evaluation of the scientific evidence, determining that all the articles evaluated were classified as randomized clinical studies with experimental designs. Longitudinal studies with individuals with pathologies being excluded. It is concluded that the method most used is the speech therapy clinical evaluation, by observation and palpation of the orofacial muscles, followed by surface electromyography, electrognatography and the visual analog scale for satiety. The observed characteristics were, number of chewing cycles, chewing speed, percentage of electrical muscle activity, muscle strength, chewing type according to chewing preference side, chewing efficiency and facial typology.

Comparison of temporal muscle fascia and tragal cartilage perichondrium in endoscopic type 1 tympanoplasty with limited elevation of tympanomeatal flap / Comparação entre fáscia do músculo temporal e pericôndrio de cartilagem tragal na timpanoplastia endoscópica tipo 1 com descolamento limitado do retalho timpanomeatal

Abstract Introduction Elevation of tympanomeatal flap is one of the basic steps of tympanoplasty. A satisfactory level of anatomic and functional success can be achieved by using different grafts with limited tympanomeatal flap elevation. Objectives We aimed to compare the anatomic and functional success of tragal cartilage perichondrium and temporal muscle fascia in cases of endoscopic type 1 tympanoplasty performed with limited tympanomeatal flap elevation. Methods In total, 81 cases (33 females, 48 males, mean age 22.1<±<10.1 years, interval 18-49 years) which underwent transcanal endoscopic type 1 tympanoplasty with limited elevation of tympanomeatal flap were included the present study. All cases were divided into two groups as tragal cartilage perichondrium (group A) and temporal muscle fascia (group B). The comparison of the groups were made considering the pre- and postoperative air-bone gap and the tympanic membrane status. Results There was no statistically significant difference between Group A and Group B in preoperative and in postoperative air-bone gap values (p<=<0.608 and 0.529, respectively). In Group A and B, postoperative air-bone gap values demonstrated significant decrease compared to the preoperative values (p<=<0.0001). Group A and group B did not demonstrate significant differences between postoperative improvements of air-bone gap values (p<=<0.687). Graft retention success was 92.6% in group A while it was 90.0% in group B. There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of graft retention success (p<=<0.166). Conclusion In accordance with the results of this study, we believe that both tragal cartilage perichondrium and temporal muscle fascia, and also in limited tympanomeatal flap elevation in endoscopic tympanoplasty are all eligible for result in safe and successful surgery.

Resumo Introdução O descolamento do retalho timpanomeatal é uma das etapas básicas da timpanoplastia. Um nível satisfatório de sucesso na restauração anatômica e funcional pode ser alcançado com o uso de diferentes enxertos e descolamento limitado do retalho timpanomeatal. Objetivos Comparar os resultados anatômicos e funcionais entre o uso de pericôndrio de cartilagem tragal e de fáscia do músculo temporal em timpanoplastias endoscópicas tipo 1 feitas com descolamento limitado do retalho timpanomeatal. Método Foram incluídos no estudo 81 pacientes (33 mulheres, 48 homens, média de 22,1 ± 10,1 anos, variação de 18-49 anos), submetidos a timpanoplastia endoscópica transcanal tipo 1 com descolamento limitado do retalho timpanomeatal. Todos os casos foram divididos em dois grupos: pericôndrio da cartilagem tragal (grupo A) e fáscia do músculo temporal (grupo B). Na comparação dos grupos consideraram-se o gap aéreo-ósseo, pré e pós-operatório, e a condição da membrana timpânica. Resultados Não houve diferença estatisticamente significante entre os grupos A e B no pré e pós-operatório (p = 0,608 e 0,529, respectivamente). Nos grupos A e B, os valores do gap aéreo-ósseo no pós-operatório demonstraram redução significante em relação aos valores pré-operatórios (p = 0,0001). Os grupos A e B não demonstraram diferenças significantes entre as medidas pré e pós-operatórias dos valores dos gaps (p = 0,687). O sucesso da retenção do enxerto foi de 92,6% no grupo A, enquanto no grupo B foi de 90,0%, não ocorreu diferença estatisticamente significante entre os grupos (p = 0,166). Conclusão De acordo com os resultados deste estudo, acreditamos que tanto o pericôndrio da cartilagem tragal como a fáscia do músculo temporal, usados com descolamento limitado do retalho timpanomeatal na timpanoplastia endoscópica, são elegíveis para uma cirurgia segura e bem-sucedida.

Distribución nerviosa interna del músculo temporal humano: consideraciones anatómicas y quirúrgicas / Internal nervous distribution of the human temporal muscle: anatomical and surgical considerations

Resumen Introducción: Conocer en detalle la inervación interna del músculo temporal humano permite realizar múltiples técnicas quirúrgicas y tratamientos de patologías que involucran al territorio craneofacial. Si bien en la literatura se ha descrito la inervación interna del músculo temporal humano basado en micro-disección directa, la técnica de tinción de Sihler es una herramienta ventajosa para el estudio anatómico ya que permite observar ramos nerviosos pequeños sin perder su relación tridimensional con las fibras musculares. Objetivo: Describir la distribución nerviosa al interior del músculo temporal humano en cadáveres al aplicar el método de Sihler y analizar su asociación anátomo quirúrgica. Materiales y Método: Ocho músculos temporales humanos previamente disecados fueron sometidos al método de tinción de Sihler. Cada una de las muestras se observó bajo lupa estereoscópica y transiluminación; finalmente para su descripción se dividió al músculo en tres regiones. Resultados: Se determinó la presencia de tres troncos nerviosos principales: el temporal profundo anterior, el temporal profundo medio y temporal profundo posterior, los que discurren de profundo a superficial. Además, se observaron ramos colaterales de menor calibre del nervio temporal profundo posterior que en forma de arco comunican las tres regiones del músculo. Conclusión: Se describió una distribución nerviosa interna común para los músculos estudiados en las tres dimensiones del espacio, conocimiento útil para innovar en terapias clínico-quirúrgicas del territorio craneofacial.

Introduction: Knowing in detail the inner innervation of the human temporal muscle allows to perform multiple surgical techniques and treatments of pathologies that involve the craniofacial territory. Although the internal innervation of the human temporal muscle based on direct microdissection has been described in the literature, the Sihler staining technique is an advantageous tool for anatomical study since it allows observing small nerve branches without losing its three-dimensional relationship with muscle fibers. Aim: To describe the nervous distribution within the human temporal muscle in cadavers by applying the Sihler method and analyzing its surgical anatomical association. Materials and Method: Eight previously dissected human temporal muscles were subjected to the Sihler staining method. Each one of the samples was observed under stereoscopic magnification and transillumination, finally for its description the muscle was divided into three regions. Results: The presence of three main nervous trunks was determined: the anterior deep temporal, the deep medium temporal and the posterior deep temporal, those that run from deep to superficial. In addition, collateral branches of lesser caliber of the posterior deep temporal nerve that in the form of an arc communicate the three regions of the muscle were observed. Conclusion: A common internal nervous distribution was described for the muscles studied in the three dimensions of space, useful knowledge to innovate in clinical-surgical therapies of the craniofacial territory.

Morphological and morphometric characterization of the "sphenoidal tubercle" / Caracterización morfológica y morfométrica del tubérculo esfenoidal

The sphenoidal tubercle is a bone elevation located in the anterior edge of the infratemporal crest of the sphenoid greater wing, where the temporal and lateral pterygoid muscles have their origin. This bone accident presents varied morphology so its description and denomination are a topic of discussion. 60 dry skulls obtained from the morphology laboratory of the Biomedical Basic Sciences Department of the University of Talca were used for a morphological and morphometric analysis of the sphenoidal tubercle including its morphology, diameters (anteroposterior, transverse and vertical) and the distance to the grooves for the maxillary artery and maxillary nerve. Sphenoidal tubercle had a prevalence of 98.4 % of all dry skulls analyzed with a bilateral presentation in the 76.6 % of the cases. According to its different forms of presentation established by Cáceres et al., (2016) the pyramidal form was the most frequent with a 25.7 %. The average diameters were of 4.12 mm anteroposterior, 5.50 mm transverse and 3.89 mm vertical. The average distance to the grooves of the maxillary artery and maxillary nerve were 9.04 mm and 7.6 mm, respectively. Sphenoidal tubercle is a constant bone accident with a variated morphology and measures. Due to its anatomical relations with important neurovascular elements such as the maxillary artery and the maxillary nerve, it may be used as a reference point for surgical access to the infratemporal fossa. From this analysis we establish that the denomination of "infratemporal process" is more accurate, because the development of this bone accident is from muscular traction performed by the lateral pterygoid muscle and the deep portion of the temporal muscle causing great variations in its morphology, probably due to external and functional parameters or even influenced by the biotype.

El tubérculo esfenoidal es una elevación ósea ubicada en el extremo anterior de la cresta infratemporal del ala mayor del hueso esfenoides, donde presta inserción al músculo temporal y pterigoideo lateral. Presenta morfología variada, por lo que su descripción y denominación resultan motivo de discusión. 60 cráneos secos obtenidos del Laboratorio de Morfología del Departamento de Ciencias Básicas Biomédicas de la Universidad de Talca, fueron utilizados para realizar un análisis morfológico y morfométrico del tubérculo esfenoidal evaluando forma, diámetros (anteroposterior, laterolateral y vertical) y distancia con el surco de la arteria y nervio maxilar. El tubérculo esfenoidal tuvo una prevalencia del 98,4 % del total de cráneos analizados, presentándose bilateralmente en el 76,6 % de los casos. De acuerdo a las diferentes formas de presentación establecidas por Cáceres et al (2016) la forma piramidal fue la más frecuente con un 25,7 %. Los diámetros promedio fueron de 4,12 mm anteroposterior, 5,50 mm laterolateral y 3,89 mm vertical. Las distancias promedio con el surco de la arteria y nervio maxilar fueron de 9,04 mm y 7,6mm, respectivamente. El tubérculo esfenoidal es un accidente óseo constante de morfología y dimensiones variadas. Debido a sus relaciones con elementos vasculares de importancia, tales como la arteria y nervio maxilar, podría ser utilizado como elemento de referencia para el acceso quirúrgico a la fosa infratemporal. A partir de su análisis planteamos que su denominación como "proceso infratemporal" sería más apropiado, debido a que se desarrollaría a partir de la tracción muscular ejercida por el musculo pterigoideo lateral y la porción profunda del músculo temporal, ocasionando variaciones notables en su morfología, probablemente debido a factores externos y funcionales o incluso influenciada por el biotipo.

Temporal augmentation with calvarial onlay graft during pterional craniotomy for prevention of temporal hollowing

BACKGROUND: Atrophy of muscle and fat often contributes to temporal hollowing after pterional craniotomy. However, the main cause is from the bony defect. Several methods to prevent temporal hollowing have been introduced, all with specific limitations. Autologous bone grafts are most ideal for cranial defect reconstruction. The authors investigated the effectiveness of bony defect coverage and temporal augmentation using pterional craniotomy bone flap. METHODS: This study was conducted in 100 patients who underwent brain tumor excision through pterional approach from 2015 to 2016. Group 1 underwent pterional craniotomy with temporal augmentation and group 2 without temporal augmentation. In group 1, after splitting the calvarial bone at the diploic space, the inner table was used for covering the bone defect and as an onlay graft for temporal augmentation. The outcome is evaluated by computed tomography at 1-year follow-up. RESULTS: The mean operative time for temporal augmentation was 45 minutes. The mean follow-up was 12 months. The ratio of temporal thickness of operated side to non-operated side was 0.99 in group 1 and 0.44 in group 2, which was statistically different. The mean visual analogue scale score was 1.77 in group 1 and 6.85 in group 2. CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated a surgical technique using autologous bone graft for successfully preventing the temporal hollowing and improved patient satisfaction.

Reconstrucción facial con colgajo de músculo temporal posexenteración orbitaria / Facial reconstructon with temporalis muscle fap afer orbital exenteraton

La exenteración orbitaria y la maxilectomía son cirugías que conducen a pérdidas funcionales y estéticas. Representan un reto reconstructivo. El colgajo de músculo temporal es un colgajo versátl y seguro en la cirugía plástica. Fue descripto por primera vez por Lentz en 1895. En 1898, Golovine describió este colgajo para la reconstrucción de un defecto posexenteración de órbita y, en 1948, lo hizo Campbell con respecto a una reconstrucción posmaxilectomía6. El objetivo es presentar nuestra experiencia con el uso de colgajo de músculo temporal pediculado, como una alternativa válida en reconstrucciones posmaxilectomía y exenteración orbitaria asociada a carcinoma de células escamosas. Se presentan dos casos de tumores gigantes por carcinomas de células escamosas en órbita y malar con compromiso periorbital, reconstruidos con colgajo de músculo temporal pediculado, asociado a un injerto de piel, en dos instituciones públicas en la ciudad de Mendoza, República Argentina. El estudio incluyó dos pacientes de sexo femenino, de 71 y 58 años de edad. Ambos tumores comprometan tanto la región orbitaria como la periorbitaria y malar. La anatomía patológica arrojó como resultado carcinoma de células escamosas. La reconstrucción se logró con colgajo de músculo temporal pediculado e injerto de piel. Las complicaciones informadas en la literatura, como la necrosis del colgajo o el injerto, fistulas orbitales, o parálisis facial7, no se registraron en nuestros casos. A la primera paciente se le ofreció radioterapia posoperatoria por presentar resección R1. En la segunda paciente la resección fue R0. El uso de colgajo de músculo temporal pediculado más injerto de piel es una opción importante para la reconstrucción facial posmaxilectomía asociada a exenteración orbitaria. Permite cubierta y relleno de la zona, con resultados estéticos y de reparación aceptables, y es una alternativa válida al uso de colgajos libres, con una curva de aprendizaje más baja y una tasa de complicaciones aceptables.

Orbital exenteraton and maxillectomy result in functonal and aesthetic loss, representing a challenge for reconstructive surgeons. The temporalis muscle fap is a versatle and safe opton for plastic surgery. It was frst described by Lentz in 1895. In 1898 Golovine described this fap for the reconstructon of the defect afer exenteraton of the orbit. In 1948 Campbell described itis use for the reconstructon of a defect afer a maxillectomy6. Our objective was to report the use of pedicle temporalis fap for post-maxillectomy reconstructon and associated orbital exenteraton due to squamous cell carcinoma. We report on two cases of giant tumors due to squamous cell carcinomas of the skin with orbital, periorbital and malar involvement. Reconstructon was done with a temporalis fap associated with a skin graf. The study included two female patentis, aged 71 and 58 years, respectively, afected by a tumor involving he orbital, periorbital and malar regions. Histology confirmed squamous cell carcinoma. Reconstructon was done with a temporal pedicle and a skin graf. No morbidity or mortality occurred. The frst patent underwent radiotherapy postoperatively, as the resecton was R1. Resecton for the second patent was R0. Pediculated temporal muscle fap plus a skin graf is a valid opton for post-maxillectomy reconstructon with associated orbital exenteraton. It allows covering and flling of the area, with acceptable aesthetic and repair Results, posing an alternative to the use of free faps with a lower lear-ning curve and a lower complicaton rate.

Bruxism and Masseter and Temporal Muscle Activity Before and After Selective Grinding

RESUMEN: Esta investigación tuvo como objetivo determinar los eventos de bruxismo del sueño registrados por polisomnografía y la actividad de los músculos masetero y temporal registrada por electromiografía de superficie, antes y después de realizar una molienda selectiva. Este estudio comprendió tres etapas: 1. Pre-prueba (evaluación clínica, evaluación a través de articulador semiajustable, polisomnografía y electromiografía); 2. Molienda selectiva; 3. Post-prueba (polisomnografía y electromiografía). La muestra se conformó de 10 sujetos, que presentaron puntos de contacto prematuros, identificados en una clínica dental. Se evaluaron sujetos entre 21 y 23 años. Ocho sujetos presentaron interferencias posteriores durante los movimientos laterales. Los datos no cumplieron con los criterios de normalidad u homocedasticidad, por lo que se utilizó la prueba de Wilcoxon no paramétrica para comparar los promedios de las variables antes y después. Un promedio de episodios de bruxismo aumentó en las etapas 1 y REM, pero no hubo una diferencia estadística significativa en el registro polisomnográfico después de la molienda selectiva. En las etapas 2 y 3 del sueño, se encontraron 26 % y 54 % de reducciones, respectivamente. En la etapa 3, la diferencia entre los eventos fue estadísticamente significativa. El registro de la actividad electromiográfica antes y después de la molienda selectiva mostró una disminución en la amplitud, longitud y área de los músculos masetero y temporal. La diferencia fue estadísticamente significativa solo para los músculos temporales en los valores de longitud y el área temporal derecha. Después de la molienda selectiva, el número de episodios de bruxismo disminuyó durante las etapas de sueño 2 y 3. La molienda selectiva mostró una reducción estadísticamente significativa de los potenciales de acción registrados por la electromiografía de superficie del músculo temporal.

ABSTRACT: This research aimed at determining sleep bruxism events recorded by polysomnography and masseter and temporalis muscle activity recorded by surface electromyography before and after performing a selective grinding. This study comprised three stages: 1. Pre-test (A Clinical Evaluation, an assessment through semi-adjustable articulator, a polysomnography and an electromyography); 2. Selective grinding; 3. Post- test (polysomnography and an Electromyography). A convenience sample of 10 subjects, with premature contact points, was assessed in a dental clinic. Subjects between 21 and 23 years were assessed. All of them had premature contacts. Eight subjects presented subsequent interferences during lateral movements. Data did not meet the criteria of normality or homoscedasticity thus non-parametric Wilcoxon test was used to compare the means of variables before and after. An average of bruxism episodes increased in stages 1 and REM but there was not a significant statistical difference in the polisomnographic recording after selective grinding. In stages 2 and 3 of sleep 26 % and 54 % reductions were found respectively. In stage 3 the difference between events was statistically significant. The recording of electromyographic activity before and after selective grinding showed a decrease in amplitude, length and area of the masseter and temporalis muscles. The difference was statistically significant only for temporary muscles in the length values and the right temporal area. After selective grinding the number of bruxism episodes decreased during the sleep stages 2 and 3. The selective grinding showed a statistically significant reduction of action potentials recorded by the surface electromyography of temporal muscle.

The Temporalis Muscle Flap for Palate Reconstruction: Case Series and Review of the Literature

Abstract Introduction The temporalis myofascial (TM) is an important reconstructive flap in palate reconstruction. Past studies have shown the temporalismyofascial flap to be safe as well as effective. Free flap reconstruction of palate defects is also a popular method used by contemporary surgeons. We aim to reaffirm the temporalis myofascial flap as a viable alternative to free flaps for palate reconstruction. Objective We report our results using the temporalis flap for palate reconstruction in one of the largest case series reported. Our literature review is the first to describe complication rates of palate reconstruction using the TM flap. Methods Retrospective chart review and review of the literature. Results Fifteen patients underwent palate reconstruction with the TMflap. There were no cases of facial nerve injury. Five (33%) of these patients underwent secondary cranioplasty to address temporal hollowing after the TM flap. Three out of fifteen (20%) had flap related complications. Fourteen (93%) of the palate defects were successfully reconstructed, with the remaining case pending a secondary procedure to close the defect. Ultimately, all of the flaps (100%) survived. Conclusion The TM flap is a viable method of palate defect closure with a high defect closure rate and flap survival rate. TM flaps are versatile in repairing palate defects of all sizes, in all regions of the palate. Cosmetic deformity created from TM flap harvest may be addressed using cranioplasty implant placement, either primarily or during a second stage procedure.

Actividad y fuerza de maseteros y temporales de pacientes rehabilitados con sobredentadura vs pacientes dentados / Masseter and temporalis muscles activity and strength in rehabilitated patients with overdentures versus dentate patients

La investigación de los músculos de la masticación, ayuda a un mejor entendimiento de la función oral al permitir un análisis cuantitativo de su actividad y fuerza. Comparar la actividad y fuerza de los músculos maseteros (M) y temporales (T) derechos (D) e izquierdos (I) de pacientes rehabilitados con sobre-dentaduras inferiores (RSI), con la de pacientes dentados con oclusión funcional (PD). Estudio de corte transversal , con muestreo intencional de 28 adultos RSI y 28 adultos PD .Se analizó la actividad muscular de M y T durante la masticación y contracción voluntaria máxima (CMV) mediante electromiografía de superficie; y la fuerza, mediante mioescanografía. La comparación de promedios se realizó mediante la prueba U de Mann Whitney. Los promedios de la CVM en el grupo ISD en micro-voltios (mV) fue: MD: 418,93 MI: 456,26 ; TD: 439,47 mV; TI: 505,54 mV; actividad en masticación: 198, 56 mV; la fuerza en libras fue: MD: 0,38 lb; MI: 0,37lb. En el grupo control los promedios de la CVM en mV: MD: 829,45; MI: 793,53 ; TD: 830,76; TI: 887,82 ; Masticación MD: 172,79; MI: 182,89; fuerza en lb : MD: o,53lb; MI:0,53 .La diferencia fue estadísticamente significativa en la fuerza, la CVM de M y T ; y en la masticación en el T y M derechos (p<0.05). Hay diferencias en la fuerza y la actividad durante contracción voluntaria máxima y la masticación en maseteros y temporales de pacientes PRSI comparados con pacientes PD.

Mastication muscles research help a better understanding of the patient's oral function by allowing quantitative monitoring of their activity and strength. To compare the masseter (M) and the right (RT) and left (LT) temporalis muscles activity and strength in rehabilitated patients with implant overdentures with functional occlusion dentate patients. Cross sectional study, that examined a convenience sample of 28 edentulous lower jaw adults (group) who had undergone an overdenture rehabilitation treatment on two unsplinted implants and 28 dentate adults with stable occlusion (control group). M and T muscle activity was analyzed during mastication. A surface electromyography served to analyze maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) and a mioescanography served to analyze strength. The Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare average results. The MVC average results of the ISD group in microvolts (mV) were RM: 418.93, LM: 456.26; RT: 439.47 mV; LT: 505.54 mV; mastication activity: 198.56 mV; strength in pounds was RM: 0.38 lbs; LM: 0.37 lbs. The control group showed MVC average results in mV: RM: 829.45; LM: 793.53; RT: 830.76; LT: 887,82; mastication RM: 172.79; LM: 182, 89; strength in pounds: RM: 0.53 lbs; LM: 0,53 lbs. Strength exhibited a statistically significant difference of MVC in M and T muscles; and mastication in RT and RM (p <0.05). There are strength and activity muscle differences during maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) and mastication on both masseter and temporalis muscles of rehabilitated patients with implant overdentures compared to dentate patients.

An effect of Masseter muscle transfer in recurred cases following temporalis transfer for lower lip paralysis / 나학회지

BACKGROUND: Facial nerve palsy in patients with leprosy brings a variety of discomfort functionally and cosmetically. Although the distortion of the lips is less frequent than that of the eyes, when it occurs, it happens either unilaterally or bilaterally and shows a different dynamic from that in eyes. The lower lip droop causes saliva to flow out of the mouth when eating and exposes the gum and teeth. MATERIALS AND METHODS: All patients were previously treated using the TMT procedure yet symptoms recurred within an unacceptable timeframe. Therefore, we retreated patients using the masseter muscle plication. We performed the masseter muscle plication to the lateral portion of the lower lip muscle to give it power without dividing the anterior segment of masster muscle from mandibular border. RESULTS: Complete closure of the mouth was observed in 6 patients with a moderate degree of lower lip droop. One patient that presented with severe lower lip droop bilaterally showed only partial closure. CONCLUSIONS: Without dividing anterior half segment of masseter muscle from mandibular border, the direct plication of the anterior border of masseter muscle and lower lip muscles was very effective method to correct the lower lip droop and to close the mouth in recurrent patients after temporal muscle transfer.

Addition of Resection of Temporal Muscle and Fascia in Decompressive Craniectomy in the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury / 대한신경손상학회지

OBJECTIVE: Decompressive craniectomy (DC) is a widely used surgical procedure for control of severely increased intracranial pressure in various conditions. The goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the addition of resection of temporalis muscle and fascia in DC particularly in the treatment of traumatic brain injury. METHODS: Twenty patients underwent temporalis muscle and fascia resection in addition to conventional DC and duroplasty due to massive brain swelling in a single tertiary hospital from 2013 to 2015 were enrolled. Twenty other patients who received the standard techniques by other neurosurgeons in the same period were gathered for the control group. Postoperative computed tomography (CT) as well as functional outcome in both groups were analyzed retrospectively. RESULTS: CT volumetry showed a significant increase of 85.19 mL (p<0.001) of extracranial herniation volume in the research group compared with the control group. Using modified Rankin Scale and Glasgow Outcome Scale, there was no statistically significant difference in functional outcome between the two groups. CONCLUSION: Although preliminary, the procedure appears to show a meaningful increase in extracranial herniation volume with minimal masticatory and cosmetic impairment.

Clinical analysis of digital three-dimensional shaping titanium mesh in repairing skull defects and reconstructing temporal muscle attachment points / 中国医师进修杂志

Objective To study the clinic value of digital three-dimensional shaping titanium mesh in repairing skull defects and reconstructing temporal muscle attachment points. Methods Eighty-two patients with skull defects from December 2013 to January 2016 were enrolled in this study. They were divided into two groups according to patients' will with 41 patients in each group. The patients in control group received traditional hand-shaping titanium mesh repair, the patients in observation group received individual digital forming technology to produce titanium mesh repair and reconstruct the temporal muscle attachment points at the titanium mesh temporal corresponding position. The rate of appearance satisfaction, operation time, the number of titanium nail and the rate of postsurgery adverse reaction was compared between the two groups. Results The rate of appearance satisfaction in observation group was significantly higher than that in control group: 97.56%(40/41) vs. 80.49%(33/41), P<0.05. The operation time and the number of titanium nail and in observation group was significantly lower than that in control group:(8.9 ± 1.6) h vs. (12.4 ± 2.4) h, (10.3 ± 0.9) pieces vs. (11.8 ± 1.8) pieces, P < 0.01. The rate of postsurgery adverse reaction in observation group was significantly lower than that in control group: 0 vs. 9.8%(4/41), χ2 = 4.21, P < 0.05. Conclusions The operation of repairing skull defects and reconstructing temporal muscle attachment points with digital three-dimensional shaping titanium mesh is simple. It can shorten the operation time, decrease the postsurgery adverse reaction, and increase the appearance satisfaction.

Application of inferior temporal muscle bone flap craniotomy in hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage patients with early hernia / 中国综合临床

Objective To explore the therapeutic effects of two kinds of operation mode of inferior temporal muscle bone flap craniotomy and traditional big bone flap craniotomy in treatment of hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage patients with early cerebral hernia?Methods Sixty?four cases patients of hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage with early cerebral hernia,treated in Huxi Hospital Affiliated to Jining Medical College from January 2011 to January 2015 were randomly divided into observation group ( 32 patients underwent temporal muscle bone flap craniotomy) and control group ( 32 patients underwent traditional big bone flap craniotomy)?The incidence rate of complications,mortality within 3 months,the excellent rate of GOS score on 6 months after the onset were compared?Results The mortality rate of 3 months after operation in the observation group was 9?4%( 3/32) ,in the control group was 12?5%( 4/32) ,the difference between the two groups was not significant (χ2=0?00(correction),P>0?05))?There were 7 cases had severe complications in the observation group,the incidence rate was 21?9%( 7/32 );there were 16 patients had serious complications in control group, the incidence rate was 50%( 16/32) ,the difference was statistically significant between the two groups(χ2=5?50,P<0?05)?There were 7 cases recovered well,8 cases were residual,the excellent rate of GOS score was 46?9%( 15/32) in the observation group;there were 4 cases recovered well,3 cases were residual,the excellent rate of GOS score 21?9%( 7/32) in the control group,the difference was statistically significant(χ2=4?27,P<0?05)?Conclusion For patients with hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage in basal ganglia region in the early stage of cerebral hernia,temporal muscle bone flap craniotomy hematoma removal can also effectively relieve the hernia, compared with traditional big bone flap craniotomy, can significantly reduce the incidence of complications, improve the prognosis of the patients.