Three-dimensional quantitative evaluation of midfacial skeletal changes after trans-sutural distraction osteogenesis for midfacial hypoplasia in growing patients with cleft lip and palate.

Purpose: Trans-sutural distraction osteogenesis (TSDO) is an alternative method for the early treatment of midfacial hypoplasia in growing patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP). The purpose of this study was to analyze three-dimensional (3D) midfacial skeletal changes after TSDO and to explore the mechanism in this process.

Material And Methods: All patients with nonsyndromic CLP who underwent bone-borne TSDO for midfacial hypoplasia from 2005 to 2014 were reviewed in this retrospective study.

A prospective, randomized, controlled study of hyperbaric oxygen therapy: effects on healing and oxidative stress of ulcer tissue in patients with a diabetic foot ulcer.

Although hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy has been reported to help heal chronic foot ulcers in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM), production of HBO-related oxidative stress is a concern. To assess the therapeutic effect and oxidative stress of HBO, a 2-week, prospective, randomized, controlled clinical study was conducted from January 1, 2010 to January1, 2012 among 36 consecutively admitted patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFU). Average patient age was 60.

[Unilateral buccinator myomucosal island flap with double opposing Z-plasty for wider palatal cleft repair].

Objective: To explore a method to repair larger cleft palate and lengthen soft palate without oral palate raw surface and scar formation, reduce the effect on maxilla and dental arch development.

Methods: A modified double opposing Z-plasty was used to lengthen soft palate and the nasal palate was closed by using large turn-over mucoperiosteal flaps on the oral surface of the junction of the hard palate and soft palate, oral raw surface on the palate was closed by a buccal myomucosal island flap.

Results: Thirty-six palates have been repaired by this procedure, all of which had satisfactory results without flap necrosis, infection, difficulties in opening mouth and facial nerve injury except two post-operative fistulas.

[Influence of scald and lipopolysaccharide on gastrointestinal motility].

Objective: To investigate the pathogenesis of gastrointestinal motility dysfunction as a result of scald and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) challenge in guinea pigs.

Methods: Thirty guinea pigs were enrolled in the study and were randomly divided into 3 groups:i. e.