Publications by authors named "L Bjornson"
A suture enlocation (SE) approach is proposed to manage comminuted intra-articular mandibular condyle fractures not amenable to open reduction internal fixation approaches. The SE approach is an effective operative option for the treatment of condylar fractures with the combination of fracture dislocation, malocclusion, comminution, and inadequate surface area for open fixation techniques. This study describes the SE approach, outcomes, and complications.
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- The study aims to identify which surgical technique results in the lowest rates of velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) in children with nonsyndromic submucous cleft palate (SMCP) without needing additional surgery.
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of 15 articles involving 383 pediatric patients was conducted, examining postoperative speech outcomes and recommendations for further surgeries.
- While pharyngeal flap techniques showed the lowest reoperation rates, the differences among various surgical methods were not statistically significant, highlighting the need for standardized speech assessment tools and additional research to improve outcomes.
Objective: Gender dysphoria is frequently accompanied by physical dissatisfaction and body image issues. The primary objective of this study is to explore subjective experiences and perceptions among those who has undergone gender reassignment surgery, as well as their retrospective path to that decision.
Method: Sixteen qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted with 9 participants.
The hospital can be saturated with noxious smells. Anecdotally, medical staff apply products to surgical masks to lessen the impact of these smells. This study aimed to determine the odour-masking ability of 4 inexpensive and convenient products.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/purpose: Tissue expansion complication rates up to 40% have been reported in the pediatric population. This study aims to review one Canadian pediatric plastic surgeon's experience with tissue expansion by examining tissue expander and flap complication rates, and discussing important aspects of the tissue expansion experience.
Methods: This is a retrospective chart review of the medical records of all tissue expansion patients treated by the senior author during a ten-year period.