Publications by authors named "F Maffia"

Laryngeal metastasis from a primitive distant cancer is a rare finding in clinical practice. In this paper is presented the case of a 63-year-old patient treated for lung adenocarcinoma metastasis in the supraglottic larynx. A review of literature suggests how the treatment of this kind of case is not unique.

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Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of bilateral TMJ arthroscopy in patients with different Wilkes stages, comparing the results obtained in different arthroscopic levels on a larger scale, unifying similar populations.

Methods: A multicentric prospective clinical study was conducted in three TMJ departments performing temporomandibular joint surgery in Portugal and Brazil, with an enrolling window active from January 1, 2019, to December 1, 2022. The primary clinical outcome was TMJ pain evaluated through a visual analogue scale.

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  • The study investigated the impact of standing electric scooters on maxillofacial injuries in Italy, collecting data from 10 maxillofacial surgery departments over a three-year period from January 2020 to December 2023.
  • A total of 79 patients were analyzed, with an average age of 31; notable findings included that 19% had elevated blood alcohol levels and only one patient wore a helmet during the accident.
  • The most common injuries were fractures in the middle third of the face, particularly the orbito-malar-zygomatic complex and multifocal mandibular fractures, highlighting the complex nature of injuries and high likelihood of post-surgical complications.
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: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) encompass a range of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and associated structures. This cross-sectional study, conducted in a Portuguese TMD department, aimed to assess the relationship between malocclusion and TMD severity. : Data on demographic variables, TMD clinical symptoms, and malocclusion classes were collected using the EUROTMJ database.

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