Publications by authors named "R C Vyas"
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols have informed perioperative care across multiple surgical specialties, optimizing patient outcomes through surgical stress management and accelerated recovery. This study evaluates the familiarity and adoption of ERAS elements among craniofacial and oral and maxillofacial surgeons in pediatric orthognathic surgery, a field where a formal ERAS protocol has not been established. A closed-ended survey of 102 surgeons was conducted to assess familiarity with and utilization of 14 ERAS elements.
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- Oral cancer can impact various parts of the mouth, and oral rehabilitation aims to restore function, appearance, and well-being for patients post-diagnosis.
- A study reviewed existing research to evaluate the functional outcomes and quality of life in patients who underwent rehabilitation after oral cancer treatment, focusing on the effect of treatment methods, like maxillectomy and radiotherapy, on these outcomes.
- Findings indicate that oral rehabilitation plays a vital role in improving the quality of life for oral cancer patients, suggesting it should be an essential part of treatment plans to support recovery and overall health.
Jaw osteosarcoma (JOS) is a rare, distinct variant that differ from long bone osteosarcoma (LBOS) in several aspects. JOS typically appears about twenty years later than LBOS, displays a lower propensity for metastasis to other organs, and exhibits better survival rates. The dissimilarities in clinical and biological behavior between JOS and LBOS are likely due, at least in part, to variations in their respective microenvironments.
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- * Using CT scans, researchers examined bone density in 32 patients before and after the procedure, finding a significant increase in density, particularly in the distal area of the implant site.
- * The results highlight osseodensification as a promising advancement in dental surgery that not only improves implant stability but may also facilitate other procedures like sinus lifting and ridge expansion.
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- - In nonagenarians with complete heart block, dual-chamber (DDD) pacing showed better physiological outcomes compared to single-chamber (VVI) pacing, although the effect on overall mortality is debated.
- - Among 168 patients studied, those with VVI pacing were older, frailer, and had higher rates of dementia compared to DDD recipients, but both groups had similar age and heart function at baseline.
- - After adjusting for factors like age and frailty, VVI pacing was linked to significantly higher risks of all-cause mortality and death from congestive cardiac failure, suggesting better long-term outcomes for DDD pacing in this population.