Video-Assisted Cleft Palate Surgery: Preclinical Comparison Between Endoscope- and Exoscope-Based Approaches.

Using both endoscope and exoscope in cleft soft palate surgery is not widespread, despite the potential advantages related to view magnification, ergonomic posture of the surgeon, and involvement of the surgical team. The aim of the current study is to compare endoscopic (Olympus Visera) and exoscopic (Karl-Storz Vitom) assistance in cleft soft palate surgery in a preclinical cadaver setting. A formalin fixed specimen was dissected to mimic the anatomical conditions of a cleft soft palate.

Multidisciplinary Management of an Orbitocranial Penetrating Injury by a Pencil in a Paediatric Patient - A Case Report.

Rationale: Orbitocranial penetrating injuries can accidentally occur in children while handling pencils and can cause severe sequelae such as ocular damage, brain lesion, intracranial haemorrhage, and infections.

Patient Concerns: We report the case of a 7-year-old child with an orbitocranial penetrating injury by a pencil, initially gone undetected, that caused a direct damage to the optic nerve.

Diagnosis: Computed tomography scan with contrast detected the foreign body and the presence of a lesion of the left internal carotid artery.

Lump on the scalp of a child arising over a previous parietal fracture: growing skull fracture or post-traumatic lipoma?

A young girl was referred to our Institution for the appearance of a painless soft swelling in the right parietal region of the scalp. In the same site, the patient had a parietal bone fracture 1 year ago. In the suspicion of a growing skull fracture, the patient underwent radiological investigations.

Chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis involving the mandible: A case report.

Introduction: Chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis (CNO) or chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO), is a very rare condition of unknown aetiology. It is characterised by focal sterile inflammatory disease with prolonged, self-limiting and recurrent episodes.

Case Presentation: We report the discovery of this very rare disease following a mandibular abscess in a 10-year-old female.

From tooth extraction to Gorham-Stout disease: A case report.

Introduction: Gorham-Stout disease (GSD), or vanishing bone disease, is a very rare condition of unknown aetiology. It is characterised by progressive osteolysis and angiomatosis.

Case Presentation: We report the discovery of this very rare disease following a trivial deciduous tooth extraction in a 14-year-old female.

A massive haemorrhage developing during deciduous tooth extraction in a young child: A case report.

Introduction: Major haemorrhage developing during oral or maxillofacial surgery is uncommon, but potentially life-threatening. Dental extractions in childhood are common, but blood loss is unusual.

Case Presentation: Here, we report a rare case of a complication developing during a trivial deciduous tooth extraction.

Mandibular condyle fractures: evaluation of the Strasbourg Osteosynthesis Research Group classification.

Condylar fractures (CFs) are about 30% of mandibular fractures. Condylar fractures are treated with several protocols, and unsatisfying outcome is achieved in some cases. A staging system for classifying CFs is of paramount importance to plan therapy, to define prognosis, and to exchange information among trauma centers.