A serious complication in the temporomandibular region due to insufficient follow-up.

The aim of this case report is to point out follow-up insufficiency as a contributing factor of ankylotic development after condylar fractures as well as the significance of clinicians' familiarity with this complication and its prevention. Condylar fractures require close follow-up due to the potential emergence of delayed and distressing complications, such as ankylosis, regardless of their proper initial treatment. Regular follow-up for a minimum of 18 months is of crucial importance for the prevention of ankylosis.

Maxillofacial injuries sustained during soccer: incidence, severity and risk factors.

A very popular sport worldwide, soccer generates a great number of maxillofacial injuries, mainly fractures, resulting in esthetic or functional problems. The aim of this retrospective study was to contribute to the knowledge of soccer-related maxillofacial injuries, and call attention to the risk factors that favor these injuries. A total of 108 patients, who attended hospital because of maxillofacial injuries during soccer within a period of 8 years, were included in this study.

Rare complications of a dental abscess.

This article describes a case involving a poorly treated odontogenic infection, which was complicated by mediastinitis, thoracic empyema, pericarditis, and ascites. A posterolateral thoracotomy was necessary as incisional surgical drainage proved to be inadequate. A multidisciplinary approach of descending necrotizing mediastinitis and its complications is essential.

Sports-related maxillofacial fractures: a retrospective study of 125 patients.

This study assessed the spectrum of maxillofacial fractures sustained during sports in Greece, discuss the aetiology in different sports and suggest protective measures. One hundred and twenty-five patients suffered facial fractures as a result of different sport activities. The factors evaluated were: type of sport involved, age, sex, mechanism of injury, site of fractures, associated non-maxillofacial injuries and mode of treatment.

Small cell carcinoma metastatic to the mandible. Report of a case.

Small cell carcinoma either primary or metastatic is an uncommon malignancy in the oral and perioral tissues. We are reporting such a case.