Publications by authors named "G H Borschel"
Single-Stage Bilateral Corneal Neurotization for Neurotrophic Keratopathy in Stüve-Wiedemann Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review.
J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus
September 2024
The authors report the surgical management and outcomes of neurotrophic keratopathy in two patients with Stüve-Weidemann syndrome who underwent single-stage bilateral corneal neurotization. Both patients experienced improvement in corneal sensation based on Cochet-Bonnet aesthesiometry measurements or cotton tip testing in addition to clinical improvement in ocular surface health. .
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThrough their eyes: Navigating life with limited eyelid closure in patients with Moebius syndrome.
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Moebius syndrome (MoS) is a rare condition that affects facial movement and causes problems with closing the eyelids, making it hard for people to fully blink.
- A study was done with 15 people at a conference to learn about their experiences living with this condition, and they discussed how it affects their daily lives and how society sees them.
- The researchers noted that many participants felt a mix of challenges, like social stigma, and had different opinions on surgery, but many also showed a strong sense of self-acceptance about their situation.
Pediatric facial nerve paralysis can present significant challenges based on its various etiologies, unique approach to treatment options, and overall outcomes. It can impact both the child and parent when regarding function, appearance, and psychosocial implications. The etiology of facial nerve palsy can include congenital, traumatic, iatrogenic, and idiopathic causes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe regenerative capacity of the peripheral nervous system is limited, and peripheral nerve injuries often result in incomplete healing and poor outcomes even after repair. Transection injuries that induce a nerve gap necessitate microsurgical intervention; however, even the current gold standard of repair, autologous nerve graft, frequently results in poor functional recovery. Several interventions have been developed to augment the surgical repair of peripheral nerves, and the application of functional biomaterials, local delivery of bioactive substances, electrical stimulation, and allografts are among the most promising approaches to enhance innate healing across a nerve gap.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Outcomes of pediatric facial reanimation beyond 10 years are not known. This cross-sectional study evaluated long-term surgical and patient-reported outcomes of adults who underwent smile reconstruction as children with either a cross-face nerve graft (CFNG) or masseter nerve transfer at least 10 years previously.
Methods: Commissure excursion was quantified with FACE-Gram software at 3 time points: preoperatively, early postoperatively within 2 years, and at long-term follow-up.