Quantitative description of masseter muscle involvement in craniofacial microsomia.

Masseter deficits are common in craniofacial microsomia (CFM), however studies on masseter muscle involvement are limited. The aim of this study was to describe the morphology and functional involvement of the masseter muscles quantitatively. Ninety-eight patients with CFM who underwent three-dimensional computed tomography and surface electromyography were included.

Early hemi-mandibular lengthening by distraction osteogenesis contributes to compensatory maxillary growth.

Mandibular distraction osteogenesis at an early age is the standard hemifacial microsomia treatment. Nevertheless, the recurrence rate remains high and the definition of early age is controversial. We explored the optimal timing for mandibular distraction, when the surrounding skeleton, such as maxilla, can grow compensatory, to reduce recurrence.

Red-blue light irradiation in the prevention of surgical wound infection after mandibular distraction using internal distractors in hemifacial microsomia: A randomized trial.

Background: Postoperative infection is a complication of mandibular distraction osteogenesis (DO) in patients with hemifacial microsomia (HFM). The risk of surgical wound infection in DO is reported to be high due to the long duration of the distraction process. Treatment during the perioperative period is critical in combating infection.

[Melanocytic tumour of uncertain malignant potential; practical dilemmas].

Background: 'MELTUMP' (melanocytic tumour of uncertain malignant potential) is a collective category for different melanocytic tumours in which the diagnosis 'melanoma' cannot be demonstrated, but equally cannot be excluded. Since the malignant potential of these disorders is unpredictable, there is no singular approach.

Case Description: A 48-year-old woman attended a dermatology clinic for an atypical mole on the left lower leg.

Computer-assisted surgery in therapeutic strategy distraction osteogenesis of hemifacial microsomia: Accuracy and predictability.

Background: Distraction osteogenesis can be used to treat hemifacial microsomia in patients of any age group. Application of three-dimensional (3D) technology in the surgical planning of distraction osteogenesis allows the placement of an intraoral distractor to define the cutting line and help predict the outcome of surgery.

Aim: This study compared the results of distraction osteogenesis performed, using computer-assisted surgery, on OMENS-plus-classified M2A, M2B, and M3 type patients.