Publications by authors named "Fabian Schlittler"
Violence as the Most Frequent Cause of Oral and Maxillofacial Injuries among the Patients from Low- and Middle-Income Countries-A Retrospective Study at a Level I Trauma University Emergency Department in Switzerland.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
July 2020
Article Synopsis
- More information about oral and maxillofacial injuries in immigrants from low- to middle-income countries (LMIC) can help develop preventive strategies and improve healthcare resource allocation.
- A study at Berne University Hospital showed that males aged 16-35 are most affected by maxillofacial injuries, often due to violence, with significant costs tied to their treatment.
- The findings suggest a need for better violence prevention programs and increased oral health education for these immigrant populations in Switzerland.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of two types of three-dimensional plates in treating condylar neck and base fractures, along with evaluating complications and surgical approaches.
- A total of 43 fractures from 38 patients were analyzed, showing no significant differences in outcomes between the two plate designs, as all fractures healed completely, though some required revision surgery.
- Complications were minimal, with a rare occurrence of facial nerve issues, predominantly linked to the surgical approach used rather than the plate type, indicating both plate designs are viable for treatment.
Objectives: Bleeding after tooth extraction range from minor bleeding to life-threating haemorrhagic shock and are among the leading complications in patients under oral anticoagulation with direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) or phenprocoumon. Little is known about how anticoagulation in patients under DOAC or phenprocoumon alters the characteristics, treatment or outcome of bleeding events, in comparison to non-anticoagulated patients.
Methods: Patients admitted to a tertiary ED in Bern, Switzerland, from June 1st 2012 to 31st May 2016 with bleeding related to tooth extraction under DOAC, phenprocoumon or without anticoagulation, were compared.
Purpose: Postoperative radiographic examinations are the gold standard in maxillofacial surgery, except in orbital reconstruction. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to estimate the frequency of implant malposition and revision operation after orbital repair.
Materials And Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted in a level I trauma center at the University Hospital in Bern, Switzerland.
Objectives: Metal artefacts present challenges to both radiologists and clinicians during post-operative imaging. Such artefacts reduce the diagnostic effectiveness of CT scans and mask findings that could be vital for patient management. Thus, a powerful artefact reduction tool is necessary when imaging patients with metal implants.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground. Immediate reversal of anticoagulation is essential when facing severe bleeding or emergency surgery. Although idarucizumab is approved for the reversal of dabigatran in many countries, clinical experiences are lacking, particularly in special patient-populations such as sepsis and impaired renal function.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOrbital blunt trauma is common, and the diagnosis of a fracture should be made by computed tomographic (CT) scan. However, this will expose patients to ionising radiation. Our objective was to identify clinical predictors of orbital fracture, in particular the presence of a black eye, to minimise unnecessary exposure to radiation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFQuestions Under Study / Principles: The surgical therapy of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is especially demanding in the facial area. This retrospective study was undertaken to evaluate the outcome of staged surgical therapy (SST) of BCC of the head and neck region performed on an interdisciplinary basis at our institution.
Methods: Patients treated for BCC in the head and neck area between 1/1/1997 and 31/12/2001 were included in the study.