Ramsay Hunt Syndrome: A diagnostic dilemma.

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is not just a syndrome but rather an engrossing infectious disease that is difficult to rationalize owing to unpredictable onset. Reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus remains the etiological factor. The clinical depiction remains the cornerstone of diagnosis.

Operator Experience and Fracture Location Affects the Rate of Facial Nerve Injury in Condylar Fractures: An Analysis of 89 Cases.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to measure the frequency and identify risk factors for facial nerve injury (FNI) in the open treatment of condylar neck and subcondylar fractures.

Materials And Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted over 5 years on patients who were treated surgically for mandibular condylar fractures using the retomandibular transparotid approach (RMTA). The primary result was FNI occurrence (yes/no).

Incidence Pattern of Bear-Inflicted Injuries to the Maxillofacial Region-Soft and Hard Tissue Injuries, Their Management, and Sequelae.

Purpose: The aims of the study were to elucidate the incidence pattern of bear-inflicted facial injuries and to document soft and hard tissue injuries, their management, and complications.

Materials And Methods: A prospective study was performed of 21 bear-associated injuries sustained to the facial region. Most patients were young to middle age and most were male.

Efficacy of Retromandibular Transparotid Approach for the Management of Extracapsular Subcondylar Mandibular Fractures Using 2-mm Titanium Miniplates: A Prospective Clinical Study.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term clinical and radiologic results of the retromandibular transparotid approach to displaced extracapsular subcondylar mandibular fractures.

Patients And Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted over a period of 5 years on patients surgically treated for displaced extracapsular subcondylar mandibular fractures by the retromandibular transparotid approach. Variables including the type of fracture, degree of mouth opening, fracture displacement, deviation, excursive movements of the mandible, and facial nerve function were monitored before and after treatment.