Oculocardiac Reflex in a Patient With Maxillofacial Trauma: A Case Study and Literature Review.

Oculocardiac reflex (OCR), presenting as bradycardia and asystole, is a potential intraoperative complication that may occur during maxillofacial trauma surgery. Bradycardia is the most common symptom of this phenomenon. Surgeons should be aware of its long-term effects, such as arrhythmias and even cardiac arrest. We report the case of a 40-year-old male patient with a fracture of the floor of the orbit. During a surgical exploration of the orbital floor, the patient exhibited sudden symptoms of OCR. It was managed by withholding the surgery and administering atropine. The article also highlights the mechanism, types, incidence, and management of OCR in patients with maxillofacial trauma.

Maxillofacial injuries in pregnancy following domestic abuse: A challenge in management.

Domestic violence against women remains one of the most difficult obstacles in the growth of civilization. The maxillofacial region is commonly involved, and injuries are complex to characterize and manage due to diverse presentations, underlying physiological changes and sometimes an association with pregnancy complications, creating a challenge for the operating surgeon. This case report discusses the clinical presentation of maxillofacial injuries sustained by a pregnant woman who also had obstetric complications. The management of such trauma by a multidisciplinary squad led by the maxillofacial surgery team is outlined. Increasing awareness among oral healthcare providers for the early identification of interpersonal abuse along with timely intervention and adequate referral is important. Close monitoring and follow-up are also mandatory.

Outcomes of temporomandibular joint disorders treatment after a survey in the population of Uttarakhand, Part I: An epidemiological study.

AIM: To observe the prevalence of signs and symptoms of Temporomandibular joint disorders in patients visiting outpatient department, AIIMS Rishikesh. METHOD AND MATERIAL: The survey was conducted in a total of 960 patients, who visited outpatient Department (OPD), dept of Dentistry, AIIMS Rishikesh and were asked to fill a questionnaire based on Fonseca questionnaire for TMD in accordance to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. RESULTS: Out of 960 patients, 449 had no TMD, 322 patients had mild TMD, 123 moderate and severe TMD was seen in 54 patients. Also, male dominance for TMD was seen in all the groups. There was no age predilection; however most of the patients with severe TMD fell between 16 and 60 years of age. CONCLUSION: TMD is a common problem occurring in all age groups, there was a male dominance seen in the epidemiological study.