A Simplified Approach for Surgical Correction of Vertical Orbital Dystopia: A 45-Year Retrospective Cohort Study.

Background: Vertical orbital dystopia (VOD) results in significant facial asymmetry, psychological distress, and poor quality of life in affected patients. The traditional approach (TA) for surgical correction has entailed a standard frontal craniotomy along with circumferential orbital osteotomy, vertical translocation of the orbit, and bone grafting to the lower maxilla. Caution has been expressed regarding its invasive transcranial nature.

Impact of conversion at time of minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy on perioperative and long-term outcomes: Review of the National Cancer Database.

Backgrounds/aims: Current literature presents limited data regarding outcomes following conversion at the time of minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy (MI-PD).

Methods: The National Cancer Database was queried for patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy. Patients were stratified into three groups: MI-PD, converted to open pancreaticoduodenectomy (CO-PD), and open pancreaticoduodenectomy (O-PD).

Oncoplastic Augmentation Mastopexy in Breast Conservation Therapy: Retrospective Study and Postoperative Complications.

Background: Oncoplastic techniques, in conjunction with lumpectomy and adjuvant radiotherapy, have been demonstrated to achieve good aesthetic results and cancer outcomes in the treatment of patients with macromastia or significant ptosis. This study evaluated a series of patients undergoing breast conservation with concomitant oncoplastic-augmentation-mastopexy and a contralateral augmentation-mastopexy.

Methods: Patients undergoing lumpectomy for breast conservation were identified via a retrospective chart review.

Craniofacial Fibrous Dysplasia of the Skull Assisted by Virtual Surgical Planning.

Craniofacial fibrous dysplasia (FD) involves thickening of the skull and facial bones, causing asymmetry and distortion of overlying soft tissues. Surgical contouring is often performed with rotary bur or osteotome, with the goal of matching contralateral unaffected anatomy. This is made technically challenging by having no direct visualization of contralateral structures, and the desire to control depth of resection to match the contour of the unaffected side.

Longitudinal composite 3D faces and facial growth trends in children 6-11 years of age using 3D cephalometric surface imaging.

Background: Normative craniofacial anthropometry provides clinically important reference values used in the treatment of craniofacial conditions. Few objective datasets of normative data exist for children.

Aim: To establish normative data regarding craniofacial morphology changes with growth in children.

Three-Dimensional Motion Capture of a Smile in Repaired Unilateral Cleft Lip: What's Our Vector, Victor?

Introduction: Following surgical repair, patients with unilateral cleft lip (UCL) exhibit dynamic asymmetry during facial expressions compared to healthy individuals. Previous studies using Euclidean distances to describe this asymmetry fail to take the direction of the movement into account. The aim of this study is to compare differences in participants with UCL and controls using analysis of motion vectors during facial expressions.

Anterior "W" Tongue Reduction for Macroglossia in Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome.

Introduction: Macroglossia occurs in 80% to 99% of patients with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) and a variety of surgical techniques for tongue reduction are offered by surgeons. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the postoperative outcomes of the anterior "W" tongue reduction technique in patients with BWS.

Methods: A retrospective review was conducted of all patients diagnosed with BWS that underwent an anterior "W" tongue reduction for macroglossia in the past 7 years, performed by 2 surgeons.

Surgical Management of a Mild Case of Frontonasal Dysplasia: A Case Report and Review of Literature.

Frontonasal dysplasia (FND) is a rare congenital craniofacial cleft syndrome associated with a spectrum of midline facial bone and soft-tissue malformations. When present, the physical features of FND are often obvious and classified at birth. The resultant facial deformities have the potential to negatively influence psychosocial health and quality of life.

Surgical Management of Facial Port-Wine Stain in Sturge Weber Syndrome.

Sturge Weber Syndrome is characterized by the classic triad of a facial port-wine stain, leptomeningeal angiomatosis, and glaucoma. The resultant facial vascular anomaly can lead to soft tissue and bone irregularities, causing psychosocial distress and mental health morbidity. When severe, patients can opt for multi-staged surgical intervention by reconstructive surgeons to restore normal symmetry and improve the aesthetic appearance of the face.