Value of Direct Decompression of Lumbosacral Roots in Sacral Fractures with Neurologic Deficit: Is It Mandatory?

Background: The value of direct decompression of neural structures to treat lumbosacral plexus injury associated with sacral fractures is still debatable. Direct decompression allows decompression of nerve roots by sacral laminectomy and removal of bone fragments in the spinal canal. In contrast, indirect decompression may offer similar neurological outcomes if good fracture reduction and correction of sacral kyphosis are achieved.

Malignant transformation of oral squamous cell papilloma: a case report.

Introduction: Oral squamous papilloma is a benign tumor, but its potential for malignant transformation has yet to be studied. The authors report an unusual case presentation of an oral squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) arising from a squamous cell papilloma (SCP).

Case Presentation: A 61 years old immunocompromised female patient complained of an asymptomatic white mass on the buccal mucosa.

Undiagnosed impacted knife blade from a penetrative orbital injury: A case report.

Introduction: Impacted foreign bodies in the complex maxillofacial region is uncommon and their safe removal is a challenge.

Case Presentation: The authors report an unusual case of a 41 year old male patient who suffered from violence-related orbital trauma with a knife. The presence of this foreign body was not diagnosed for a period of 20 months.