Publications by authors named "Praveen Satish Kumar"

Background: Limited research exists regarding the incidence and variations of zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fracture patterns and their correlation with the mechanism of injury. Hence, further research is indicated.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the different ZMC fracture patterns in relation to its etiology using computed tomography scans.

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Aim: We designed a prospective randomized study to assess the outcome of Colorado microdissection needle in comparison with conventional surgical blade for performing neck dissections.

Materials And Methods: Sixty patients who underwent neck dissection for oral cancers were randomly allocated into two groups. The outcome measurements were in terms of cosmetic outcome of neck scar, intraoperative blood loss, over all operative time, and postoperative neck drain assessment.

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Melioidosis is caused by the gram-negative environmental saprophyte, (). Common presentations include pneumonia, bone and joint disease, renal and soft tissue infections. However, head and neck involvement is rare.

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Introduction: This study was designed to evaluate the influence of eruption status of mandibular third molars on the location of mandibular angle fracture. We also aimed to evaluate the incidence of damage to mandibular third molar teeth (M3) and its roots.

Materials And Methods: Medical records and panoramic radiographs of 142 patient cohorts with mandibular angle fractures with third molars present were retrospectively reviewed.

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