Publications by authors named "Oscar Velazquez-Castro"
Article Synopsis
- This study aimed to analyze and compare the types of bacteria found in ear infections (otorrhea) in children with and without cleft palate who had tympanostomy tubes inserted.
- The researchers reviewed data from children under 18 who underwent the procedure between 2017 and 2021, highlighting that 38.9% experienced significant ear drainage requiring further medical attention.
- They discovered higher rates of otorrhea in children with cleft palate (50%) versus those without (35.7%), with certain bacteria being notably resistant to antibiotics, particularly fluoroquinolones, though differences in resistance patterns were not significant between the two groups.
Evaluating Mixed Reality as a Tool for Patient Education of Facial Fractures.
Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med
September 2024
Patients may be educated about facial fractures using two-dimensional computed tomography (2DCT); however, three-dimensional mixed reality (3DMR) goggles may improve patient education by delivering content in an immersive environment. To compare the effectiveness of 2DCT and 3DMR formats used for patient education on facial fractures, as measured by surveys. In this prospective, randomized, crossover study, video tutorials intended for facial fracture informed consent were created in 2DCT and 3DMR formats from a single CT data set of a zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fracture.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To compare rates of sialadenectomy in a veteran population before and after introduction of sialendoscopy.
Materials And Methods: All Veterans Affair (VA) Northern California Healthcare System (NCHS) encounters from 2006 to 2021 for benign obstructive salivary etiologies were identified using International Classification of Disease 9/10 codes. This cohort was then cross referenced with Current Procedural Terminology codes to identify patients who underwent a procedure for their salivary pathologies.
Objective: To determine the accuracy of the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ) as a screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea in children with craniofacial anomalies.
Design: Retrospective cohort study.
Setting: Multidisciplinary cleft and craniofacial clinic at a tertiary care center.