A Contemporary Review of the Role of Facial Prostheses in Complex Facial Reconstruction
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000009856
Abstract: Background: Maxillofacial prostheses provide effective rehabilitation of complex facial defects as alternatives to surgical reconstruction. Although facial prostheses provide aesthetically pleasing reconstructions, multiple barriers exist that prevent their routine clinical use. The accessibility of facial… read more here.
Keywords: complex facial; review; facial defects; facial reconstruction ... See more keywords
Reconstruction of Complex Facial Asymmetry: Problems and Refinements
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DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000004503
Abstract: This article describes 2 patients with complex facial asymmetry characterized by hemiarhinia, microorbitism, palpebral fissure shortening, ipsilateral canthal dystopia, maxillomandibular hypoplasia, and occlusal plane inclination. These unusual phenotypes are part of the oculoauriculo-vertebral spectrum. Their… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction complex; facial asymmetry; asymmetry problems; complex facial ... See more keywords
Leech Therapy for Complex Facial Lacerations
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DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007111
Abstract: Abstract Facial trauma can pose challenging reconstructive obstacles in both maintaining tissue viability and restoring aesthetic appearance. Medicinal leech therapy can help to promote vascular decompression in the setting of venous congestion. A retrospective chart… read more here.
Keywords: therapy; venous congestion; leech therapy; medicinal leech ... See more keywords