Management of Ear Trauma.

Facial trauma remains a common reason for visits to the emergency department or urgent care facility. The ear remains susceptible to trauma given its delicate anatomy and position in the maxillofacial region. Understanding the anatomy and recognizing the circumstances regarding the mechanism of injury help dictate treatment.

Unusual Case of Transdural Extension of Glioblastoma Multiforme in the Maxillofacial Region and a Review of the Literature.

Glioblastoma multiforme is the most common primary brain tumor. It is locally aggressive but rarely spreads outside the central nervous system. We present an unusual case of a 57-year-old woman who had presented 1 year after surgical resection and adjuvant therapy, with evidence of recurrent tumor invading through the skull base into the orbital apex, masticator, and pterygoid space.

Fibular free flaps in the management of osteomyelitis of the mandible.

Background: Fibular free flaps are an alternative method in the management of chronic osteomyelitis of the mandible without osteoradionecrosis.

Methods: A prospective review of 2 cases of chronic osteomyelitis of the mandible managed with a fibular free flap was conducted. Patient satisfaction and aesthetic results were examined.