Extrasinus Complications From Odontogenic Sinusitis: A Systematic Review.

Objective: Odontogenic sinusitis (ODS) can cause infectious orbital, intracranial, and osseous complications. Diagnosis and management of complicated ODS have not been discussed in recent sinusitis guidelines. The purpose of this systematic review was to describe epidemiological and clinical features, as well as management strategies of complicated ODS.

Correcting myogenic ptosis accompanying extraocular muscle weakness: The "Bobby Pin" procedure.

This article evaluates the "Bobby Pin" procedure in the correction of myogenic ptosis accompanying extraocular muscle weakness. We retrospectively reviewed 26 eyelids of 13 patients who underwent "Bobby Pin" procedure for myogenic ptosis accompanying extraocular muscle weakness. We evaluated the patients' clinical features such as age, etiology of ptosis, symptoms, standard ptosis measurements, associated systemic diseases, additional ophthalmic conditions, complications, and recurrence.

Upper Eyelid and Pupillary Effects of Topical Dilute Epinephrine.

Purpose: Adrenergic medications may elevate the upper eyelid and dilate the pupil. The effects of topical phenylephrine on Müller's muscle have been well described. Dilute epinephrine (DE) is a sympathomimetic agent commonly administered in blepharoptosis surgery, and has been shown to elevate the upper eyelid margin when injected subcutaneously.

Small incision removal of nylon foil orbital implants.

Purpose: To describe a small incision technique for the removal of a nylon foil orbital wall implant.

Methods: The authors retrospectively reviewed the charts of 9 patients who underwent a minimally invasive anterior orbitotomy for nylon foil explantation. Indications for removal and surgical technique, including size of orbitotomy incision and extent of orbital dissection, were recorded.

Lateral tarsoconjunctival onlay flap lower eyelid suspension in facial nerve paresis.

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of a lateral tarsoconjunctival flap suspension procedure to improve paralytic eyelid malposition.

Methods: Retrospective chart review (with photograph and videographic data) of consecutive patients between 2008 and 2013 with permanent unilateral paralytic eyelid malposition treated with a far lateral tarsoconjunctival flap lower eyelid suspension alone or in conjunction with lateral canthoplasty. Upper and lower eyelid position, lagophthalmos, ocular surface disease, patient satisfaction, and cosmesis were recorded before and after intervention.

Prevalence of low dietary calcium intake in patients with epilepsy: a study from South India.

Background: The effects of antiepileptic drugs (AED) on bone health are well documented. Inadequate dietary intake of calcium and vitamin D plays a vital role and further compromises the bone health.

Objective: To assess the dietary pattern with special reference to calcium and related minerals in people with epilepsy (PWE) on AED.