Publications by authors named "Nicolas Rios Esposito"
Introduction: Orthognathic surgery is widely accepted for correcting dentofacial deformities. Due to the rich blood supply in the head and neck region, considerable bleeding can occur from the incised soft tissues and bone during orthognathic surgery. Hypotensive anesthesia is a method used in surgical practice by which blood pressure is decreased predictably and deliberately to reduce blood loss and improve surgical field.
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- - This study reviews surgical treatments for pediatric condylar fractures, analyzing records from 68 patients aged 1 to 17 who underwent surgery from 2003 to 2023, focusing on fracture types and outcomes.
- - The most common fracture was the condylar neck (61.1%), with a percentage of patients experiencing complications, such as minimal paraesthesia and condyle resorption.
- - Overall, 81% of patients had positive outcomes in dental function and TMJ health post-surgery, while 19% experienced unsatisfactory results, indicating the benefits of surgical treatment over non-surgical approaches.