Publications by authors named "M C Oley"
Burn hypertrophy scarring assessment based on patient and observer scar assessment scale (POSAS).
Ann Burns Fire Disasters
December 2024
Hypertrophic burn scars can occur due to imbalances in the healing process and affect quality of life. They can be assessed with the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS). This is an assessment instrument with both a patient scale and an observer scale.
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- - The study focused on a new interlocking 3D miniplate designed for mandibular fracture fixation, evaluating how quickly and comfortably surgeons could learn to use it compared to a standard miniplate.
- - Nine experienced plastic surgeons were tested on their ability to apply the new device and assess factors like application time, comfort level, and the mechanical stability of both miniplate types.
- - Results showed that repeated practice with the interlocking 3D miniplate led to increased comfort, faster application times, and comparable stability to the standard miniplate, indicating a relatively easy learning curve for trained surgeons.
Craniomaxillofacial (CMF) fractures present significant challenges for plastic surgeons due to their intricate nature. Conventional methods such as autologous bone grafts have limitations, necessitating advancements in reconstructive surgery techniques. This study reviewed the use of three-dimensional printing for CMF trauma reconstruction using human studies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are common complications of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus that can result in infection and amputation of the lower extremities. This study compared the benefits and risks of hyperbaric oxygen therapy with those of other DFU treatments, based on the Wagner grading system.
Methods: Systematic searches for randomly controlled trials using hyperbaric oxygen therapy for DFUs were performed using PubMed, the Cochrane Library, and Embase.
Introduction: COVID-19 causes a systemic inflammatory response, involving dysregulation and misexpression of many inflammatory cytokines. The recruitment and activation of inflammatory cells depend on the expression of many classes of inflammatory mediators, with increased expression of endothelial cell adhesion molecules being related to COVID-19 disease severity. With the World Health Organization having recently updated case definitions to suspect, probable, and confirmed, this study aimed to measure the mean value of intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1) and its relation to suspected COVID-19.
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