Microtia Ear Reconstruction with Patient-Specific 3D Models-A Segmentation Protocol.

(1) Background: In recent years, three-dimensional (3D) templates have replaced traditional two-dimensional (2D) templates as visual guides during intra-operative carving of the autogenous cartilage framework in microtia reconstruction. This study aims to introduce a protocol of the fabrication of patient-specific, 3D printed and sterilizable auricular models for autogenous auricular reconstruction. (2) Methods: The patient's unaffected ear was captured with a high-resolution surface 3D scan (Artec Eva) and post-processed in order to obtain a clean surface model (STL format).

Management of dental-oral procedures in patients with hereditary angioedema due to C1 inhibitor deficiency.

Background: Hereditary angioedema due to C1 inhibitor deficiency (HAE-C1-INH) has considerable implications for dental health care providers, since dental procedures may trigger severe and even life-threatening episodes. The aim of the present study was to analyze the efficacy and safety of premedication with attenuated androgens (AAs), plasma-derived human C1 esterase inhibitor concentrate (pdhC1INH), or both to prevent the development of upper airway angioedema after dental-oral procedures in patients with HAE-C1-INH.

Material And Methods: All dental-oral procedures performed on patients with HAE-C1-INH who were followed up at La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain were reviewed.

Consensus statement on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of angioedema mediated by bradykinin. Part II. Treatment, follow-up, and special situations.

Background: There are no previous Spanish guidelines or consensus statements on bradykinin-induced angioedema.

Aim: To draft a consensus statement on the management and treatment of angioedema mediated by bradykinin in light of currently available scientific evidence and the experience of experts. This statement will serve as a guideline to health professionals.

Consensus statement on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of angioedema mediated by bradykinin. Part I. Classification, epidemiology, pathophysiology, genetics, clinical symptoms, and diagnosis.

Background: There are no Spanish guidelines or consensus statement on bradykinin-induced angioedema.

Aim: To review the pathophysiology, genetics, and clinical symptoms of the different types of bradykinin-induced angioedema and to draft a consensus statement in light of currently available scientific evidence and the experience of experts. This statement will serve as a guideline to health professionals.

Endovascular treatment of a pseudoaneurysm of the descending palatine artery after orthognathic surgery: technical note.

We report the clinical presentation (relapsing epistaxis after Le Fort I osteotomy), craniofacial digital subtraction angiography findings, and endovascular embolization through a microcatheter, in a 26-year-old patient with a pseudoaneurysm of the descending palatine artery.

[Cranial reconsctruction with titanium mesh and hydroxyapatite cement].

We report the case of a 45 year old patient who was affected by an infectious disease of the temporal bone, after the surgical treatment of a meningioma in the greater sphenoid wing. This infection healed after the resection of the craniotomy flap. The remaining bone defect was reconstructed using a titanium mesh covered by hydroxyapatite cement (Norian).

[Submental intubation for airway management in patients with middle third facial skeleton fractures].

Introduction: Airway management in patients with middle third facial skeleton fractures is a challenge for anesthesiologists and surgeons, given that the natural routes for intubation--the nose and mouth--are both compromised by trauma. In this setting, the airway can only be accessed by tracheotomy. Tracheotomy, however, is an invasive technique that should be reserved for cases in which it is absolutely necessary.

[Reconstruction of oral mucosa with a micro-vascularized fascia-cutaneous flap from the forearm].

Epidermoid carcinoma of jugal mucosa is an aggressive tumor. Its treatment is based on broad excision and reconstruction in order to avoid fibrosis and restriction of mouth opening. Neck dissection and radiotherapy are indicated in selected cases.