Comparison of the use of allogenic acellular dermal matrix on rates of Frey syndrome post parotidectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) use in reducing Frey syndrome (FS) rates in patients postparotidectomy.

Study Design: We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing literature comparing rates of FS with and without ADM use.

Results: Eight studies were shortlisted for qualitative study, of which 7 compared rates of FS with and without the use of ADM.

Implementing the Biodesign Process for Medical Device Innovation in Head and Neck Surgery.

The Stanford Biodesign process is a needs-driven approach to innovation which begins in the clinical setting and environment and is championed by practicing clinicians and surgeons. Here, our team applied the Stanford Biodesign process through clinical immersion to identify potential unmet clinical needs in the field of head and neck surgery, brainstormed and prototyped solutions to solve the top unmet need, and developed a commercialized medical device. The team underwent the 3 phases of the Biodesign process: identify, invent, and implement.

Effects of topographical and mechanical property alterations induced by oxygen plasma modification on stem cell behavior.

Polymeric substrates intended for cell culture and tissue engineering are often surface-modified to facilitate cell attachment of most anchorage-dependent cell types. The modification alters the surface chemistry and possibly topography. However, scant attention has been paid to other surface property alterations.