Infantile umbilical hernia tape fixation method without compression materials.

Background: Compression therapy using compression material is often used for umbilical hernias in infants; however, there are problems regarding its use, such as appearance and cost. In our hospital, we use the tape fixation method without compression materials. We report the effectiveness of this method, its significance in measuring the degree of hernia bulge before treatment, and parent satisfaction with the treatment.

Complete Lateral Positioning Enabled Feeding in a Patient with Aspiration Pneumonia.

The complete lateral position can be used to widen the lateral pharynx in a direction that facilitates swallowing and reduces the risk of aspiration, even if the patient is unable to eat in the sitting position. Here, we report a case of aspiration pneumonia in a patient who was unable to eat in the sitting position after swallowing endoscopy, but was able to eat in the complete lateral position. By employing complete lateral positioning, more patients may be able to continue oral intake.

Familial Mediterranean Fever with Psychiatric Disorder which Have not Been Diagnosed over 30 Years: A Case Report.

Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an inherited autoimmune disease characterized by periodic fevers and serositis. Most cases have been diagnosed within 10 years or less; however, there have been no reports of cases in which diagnosis was delayed for several decades. In this study, we encountered a case of FMF in which the patient had recurrent unexplained fevers since childhood, but diagnosis was delayed for more than 30 years due to a psychiatric disorder.

Implications for clinical dental practice during the coronavirus disease pandemic: A scoping review.

Purpose: It is over a year since the first case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was confirmed in China. This paper reviews and summarizes the characteristics of COVID-19, as understood of December 2020, from a dental perspective.

Study Selection: The PubMed and Scopus online databases were searched using a combination of free words and Medical Subject Headings terms: "dentist" OR "oral care" AND "COVID-19" OR "SARS-CoV-2.

Acute Cholecystitis, Sepsis, and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Caused by in an Elderly Woman.

is a gram-negative bacillus associated with gastrointestinal diseases. It is rarely responsible for sepsis; however, the fatality is very high. Only two cases of infections in patients over 90 years of age have been reported; these are not cases of sepsis associated with acute cholecystitis.

Swallowing evaluation by the Kuchikara Taberu Balance Chart and videoendscopic examination reveals that respiratory conditions, chewing, and position are strongly related to dysphagia.

This study focused on the Kuchikara Taberu Balance Chart (KTBC) as a tool for swallowing function evaluation. To clarify the relationship between videoendoscopic (VE) examination of swallowing function and the KTBC, we compared median KTBC scores with and without laryngeal penetration identified by VE. Sixty-five patients with a mean age of 84.

Significant cases of central cusps, enamel pits, and oral fibromas in tuberous sclerosis complex.

Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is an autosomal dominant disorder in which benign nodular tumors form in the cerebral cortex, cerebellum, and throughout the body causing various symptoms. In this study, we summarized the incidence of dental findings in patients with TSC at our hospital and its association with diseases in various organs. Patients diagnosed with TSC at our hospital between January 2013 and September 2017, and who were examined in the dental and oral surgery department were included in this study.

Cost of establishing a general dentistry department in a small or medium-sized hospital.

To contribute to future dental healthcare policies, this study compiled data on hospital expenses and follow-ups conducted after a hospital dentistry department was established. In addition, the management status and reports on the utility and challenges of establishing a dentistry department were analyzed. The dentistry department was established through fund raising and inaugurated in May 2009.

Investigating the Efficacy of Intraoral Wet Sheets.

Objective: It is important that oral care is effective, efficient, and economical. Herein, we investigated the efficacy of intraoral wet sheets for oral care in comparison with sponge brushes.

Methods: We completed a Plaque Control Record (PCR) after observing intraoral plaque using a plaque disclosure test in healthy volunteers.

Three-dimensional changes of noses after transplantation of implant-type tissue-engineered cartilage for secondary correction of cleft lip-nose patients.

Introduction: We have developed an implant-type tissue-engineered cartilage using a poly-l-lactide scaffold. In a clinical study, it was inserted into subcutaneous areas of nasal dorsum in three patients, to correct cleft lip-nose deformity. The aim of this study was to helping evaluation on the efficacy of the regenerative cartilage.

Optimal conditions of collagenase treatment for isolation of articular chondrocytes from aged human tissues.

Introduction: There are various types of cartilage, including the auricular and articular cartilages. These cartilages have different functions, and their matrix volume and density of chondrocytes may differ. Thus, different protocols may be required to digest different types of cartilage.

Computer-assisted preoperative simulation for positioning and fixation of plate in 2-stage procedure combining maxillary advancement by distraction technique and mandibular setback surgery.

Introduction: Computer-assisted preoperative simulation surgery is employed to plan and interact with the 3D images during the orthognathic procedure. It is useful for positioning and fixation of maxilla by a plate. We report a case of maxillary retrusion by a bilateral cleft lip and palate, in which a 2-stage orthognathic procedure (maxillary advancement by distraction technique and mandibular setback surgery) was performed following a computer-assisted preoperative simulation planning to achieve the positioning and fixation of the plate.

Diagnosis and evaluation of 100 dysphagia patients using videoendoscopy at a core hospital of a local city in Japan.

Japan has entered an era of a super-aging population, and given the importance of oral nutrition, the need to evaluate swallowing function has increased. Herein, we contribute to continued developments in evaluating eating and swallowing functions by describing current videoendoscopy (VE) usage and trends to evaluate and diagnose causes of dysphagia. In all, 100 patients (58 men and 42 women; mean age: 79 years) with suspected dysphagia were enrolled; 15 of these were re-examinations.

Computer-assisted preoperative simulation for positioning of plate fixation in Lefort I osteotomy: A case report.

Computed tomography images are used for three-dimensional planning in orthognathic surgery. This facilitates the actual surgery by simulating the surgical scenario. We performed a computer-assisted virtual orthognathic surgical procedure using optically scanned three-dimensional (3D) data and real computed tomography data on a personal computer.

Application of floating cells for improved harvest in human chondrocyte culture.

Cell culture medium, which must be discarded during medium change, may contain many cells that do not attach to culture plates. In the present study, we focused on these floating cells and attempted to determine their usefulness for cartilage regeneration. We counted the number of floating cells discarded during medium change and compared the proliferation and differentiation between floating cells and their adherent counterparts.

Mechanisms of collagen fibril alignment in tendon injury: from tendon regeneration to artificial tendon.

The process by which collagen fibrils are aligned following tendon injury remains unknown. Therefore, we analyzed the process of tendon regeneration by transmission electron microscopy, using a film model method. In mice, the Achilles tendon of medial head was transected.

Anatomical study of the external carotid artery and its branches for administration of superselective intra-arterial chemotherapy via the superficial temporal artery.

Background: The branching patterns of the external carotid artery vary among individuals, and consideration of the proximity of nerves is important during catheter insertion in superselective intra-arterial infusion via the superficial temporal artery. We aimed to evaluate the anatomy of the external carotid artery and its surrounding nerves for safe and accurate administration of superselective intra-arterial chemotherapy via the superficial temporal artery.

Methods: We analyzed the external carotid artery and its branches morphometrically in 28 Japanese cadavers (56 sides).

Utility of NucleoCounter for the chondrocyte count in the collagenase digest of human native cartilage.

In cartilage tissue engineering, viable cell numbers should be correctly counted in the collagenase digest of the biopsied cartilage. However, this is a difficult task due to the presence of matrix debris, cell ghosts and their aggregates. To search for the correct cell counting method in this situation, we evaluated the utility of an automatic cell counting device, the NucleoCounter, and compared it with conventional staining using the LIVE/DEAD® kit.

The optimal conditions of chondrocyte isolation and its seeding in the preparation for cartilage tissue engineering.

To optimize the chondrocyte numbers obtained after collagenase digestion for cartilage tissue engineering, we examined the enzyme concentration and incubation time for collagenase digestion. The appropriate cell density in the chondrocyte primary culture was also verified. The collagenase digestion conditions that maximized the viable cell numbers were 24 h in 0.

[Hyperthermia and metabolic acidosis during subtotal thyroidectomy for a patient with Basedow's disease].

A 32-year-old man underwent subtotal thyroidectomy for Basedow's disease under general anesthesia. Preoperatively, the free thyroxine (fT4) and free triiodothyronine (fT3) levels were suppressed and thyroid stimulating hormone level was elevated with administration of iodine and propylthiouracil. Heart rate was 52 beats x min(-1) in sinus rhythm.