Accuracy of Maxillary Positioning During Orthognathic Surgery: A Comparison of Web-based 3-Dimensional Virtual Surgical Planning and Actual Outcomes.

Purpose: To determine the accuracy of planned maxillary positioning by virtual surgery by comparing planned and actual postoperative outcomes.

Materials And Methods: Twenty patients who underwent 2-jaw orthognathic surgery performed by a single surgeon from May 2017 to December 2020 were the subjects of this retrospective study. The coordinates of reference points in horizontal, sagittal, and coronal planes as determined by virtual surgery were compared with those of actual surgical outcomes.

Mitral loop cerclage as a variant form of mitral cerclage annuloplasty that adds a device (CSTV) for preventing potential complications: a preclinical proof of concept and feasibility study.

Aims: Although mitral cerclage annuloplasty can reduce mitral regurgitation, the potential risks for erosion of the surrounding tissue or conduction blockage are barriers to human translation. This preclinical study aimed to provide a proof of concept for a novel approach, mitral loop cerclage (MLC), designed to address these shortcomings.

Methods And Results: MLC consists of: (1) a novel appliance termed a coronary sinus and tricuspid valve protective device (CSTV) that includes a tension locker, and (2) a nylon-coated, braided stainless steel rope (0.

Virtual model surgery and wafer fabrication using 2-dimensional cephalograms, 3-dimensional virtual dental models, and stereolithographic technology.

Although several 3-dimensional virtual model surgery (3D-VMS) programs have been introduced to reduce time-consuming manual laboratory steps and potential errors, these programs still require 3D-computed tomography (3D-CT) data and involve complex computerized maneuvers. Because it is difficult to take 3D-CTs for all cases, a new VMS program using 2D lateral and posteroanterior cephalograms and 3D virtual dental models (2.5D-VMS program; 3Txer version 2.

Cases of hemolytic anemia with periprosthetic leaks evaluated by real-time 3-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography.

Hemolytic anemia is recognized as a rare complication of mitral valve replacement or repair. We report on a 44-year-old man with shortness of breath and hemolytic anemia, 23 years after mitral valve replacement (Hall-Kaster), and a 63-year-old woman diagnosed of hemolytic anemia, 4 years after mitral and tricuspid annuloplasty (Tailor ring, An-core ring). Routine 2-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography revealed paravalvular leakage around the prosthesis.

Effect of number and geometry of resorbable screws on biomechanical stability of in vitro model with sagittal split ramus osteotomy.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of the number and the geometry of resorbable screws (RSs; Inion CPS System; Inion Ltd, Tampere, Finland) on the biomechanical stability of the in vitro model with sagittal split ramus osteotomy. The sagittal split ramus osteotomy polyurethane hemimandible (Synbone, Malans, Switzerland) was fixed by 7 osteosynthesis methods after 5 mm advancement of the distal segment (n = 5 for each method): 1TP (1 titanium miniplate and 4 screws), 3RL (3 RSs with linear configuration at the retromolar area [RMA]), 2R1B (2 RSs at RMA and 1 RS at the mandibular body [MB]), 2R1A (2 RSs at the RMA and 1 RS at the mandibular angle [MA]), 3R1B (3 RSs at RMA and 1 RS at the MB), 3R1A (3 RSs at RMA and 1 RS at the MA), and 3R1A1B (3 RSs at the RMA, 1 RS at the MA, and 1 RS at the MB). Values of linear compressive load were measured at 1- to 5-mm displacement of the lower first molar with a 1-mm interval and were statistically analyzed.

[A case of Menetrier's disease showing mucus bridge observed during endoscopy].

Menetrier's disease is a rare entity characterized by large, tortuous gastric mucosal folds. The mucosal folds in Menetrier's disease are often most prominent in the body and fundus. Histologically, massive foveolar hyperplasia (hyperplasia of surface and glandular mucous cells) is noted, which replaces most of the chief and parietal cells.

Predictive value of post-transplant bone marrow plasma cell percent in multiple myeloma patients undergone autologous transplantation.

Background/aims: Autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) has become the treatment of choice for patients with multiple myeloma (MM). Studies have shown that maintenance treatment with interferon-alpha is associated with improved survival rates following ASCT. However, despite these recent advances in regimes, relapses are inevitable; thus, the prediction of relapse following ASCT requires assessment.

[A case of duodenal perforation caused by biliary plastic stent treated with approximation using endoclip and detachable snare].

Endoscopic retrograde biliary drainage (ERBD) is useful for the palliative decompression of biliary obstruction. However, the complications of ERBD include cholangitis, hemorrhage, acute pancreatitis, obstruction of the stent, and duodenal perforation. Pressure necrosis on the duodenal mucosa by the stent may contribute to perforation.

The risk factors for herpes zoster in bortezomib treatment in patients with multiple myeloma.

Background: Bortezomib has significant activity in treating multiple myeloma (MM). The risk of herpes zoster (HZ) has been reported to increase significantly with bortezomib treatment, but the predisposing factors for HZ are not clear. This study is a retrospective analysis of the relevant risk factors for HZ in Korean MM patients treated with bortezomib.