Publications by authors named "Joseph S Krivda"
Composite Sterno-Omohyoid Functional Muscle Transfer for Dual-Vector Smile Reanimation: A Case Series.
Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- Facial reanimation flaps can cause bulk and limited smile movement, but the sterno-omohyoid flap (SOHF) aims to improve this by allowing dual-vector smiles.
- A study examined SOHF transfers in five patients with varying types of facial paralysis, assessing improvements using specialized software over a median follow-up of 20 months.
- Results showed significant gains in oral commissure movement and dental exposure, with the SOHF delivering effective, lightweight reanimation for better smile dynamics.
Objective: During the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), health care workers are innovating patient care and safety measures. Unfortunately, many of these are not properly tested for efficacy. The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy of the novel COVID-19 Airway Management Isolation Chamber (CAMIC) to contain and evacuate particulate.
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