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Cureus
November 2024
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Lebanese University, Beirut, LBN.
Trismus, characterized by a restricted mouth opening due to involuntary muscle spasms, poses significant challenges to eating, speaking, and other oral functions. In fact, this condition often results from various factors including post-third molar surgery complications, temporalis and medial pterygoid muscle involvement, repeated or incorrectly administered intramuscular injections, and complications from local anesthesia usage. Despite the high safety and efficacy of local anesthetics in oral surgery, side effects including trismus warrant careful consideration.
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November 2024
Department of Radiology, Yüksekova State Hospital, Hakkari, TUR.
Septic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint is a rare pathology. There is no consensus in the literature regarding etiopathogenesis and treatment. Pain, swelling, trismus, and mandibular deviation are common.
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October 2024
Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Colombo South Teaching Hospital - Kalubowila, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Colombo, LKA.
Tetanus, caused by , remains a serious but preventable infection, with global incidence significantly reduced through widespread vaccination. We present the case of a 51-year-old man who developed severe tetanus following a minor nail prick injury, despite receiving tetanus toxoid and antibiotics. His condition rapidly progressed to trismus, hyperreflexia, continuous spasms, autonomic instability, and respiratory failure, requiring mechanical ventilation.
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November 2024
Departamento de Urología, Universidad de Medicina de Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Polonia.
Introduction: Oral mucosal grafts are essential in reconstructive urology, particularly for urethral and genital defects. Advances in harvesting and implantation techniques have been made, yet perioperative care remains crucial for optimal outcomes. This systematic review explores postoperative care pathways following oral mucosal graft harvesting to consolidate knowledge, identify best practices, and highlight research gaps.
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November 2024
School of Dentistry, Department of Health Sciences, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, Catanzaro, 88100, Italy.
Background: Extraction of mandibular third molars (M3Ms) is a routine procedure in oral and maxillofacial surgery, often associated with postoperative symptoms like pain, facial swelling, and trismus. This study aimed to introduce a standardized and automated protocol for swelling analysis following M3M surgery, presenting results regarding clinical conditions immediately and one-week after surgery.
Methods: In a prospective study, 35 patients were enrolled (mean age: 24.
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