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Clinical ResearchPediatrics

Vascular and Wound-Healing Implications of Single-Stage Versus Multistage Repair of Anorectal Malformations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated wound-related complications and long-term functional outcomes of single-stage versus multistage repair of anorectal malformations (ARMs) in neonates and infants.

J Invest SurgMay 11, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Emotional Reactions and Adaptation of Parents of Children Diagnosed With Cleft Lip/Palate: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review examined parents’ emotional reactions and adaptation after a child was diagnosed with cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P), whether the diagnosis occurred during pregnancy or at birth.

Cleft Palate Craniofac JMay 10, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPlastic Surgery

A complex and debilitating case of craniofacial fibrous dysplasia: challenging resection, reconstruction and prosthetic rehabilitation.

A 28-year-old female presented with massive recurrent craniofacial fibrous dysplasia affecting her entire viscerocranium, leading to airway obstruction, severe malnutrition, and significant disfigurement.

Int J Oral Maxillofac SurgMay 7, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)

Integrating Shared Decision-Making Into Breast Cancer Postmastectomy Reconstruction: A Systematic Review of Evidence, Barriers, and Real-World Implementation.

This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of decision aids (DAs) for postmastectomy breast reconstruction (PMBR) in enhancing shared decision-making (SDM).

Int J CancerMay 7, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPlastic Surgery

Suture remnant-induced sialolithiasis and suppurative parotitis: A delayed complication following facial thread lifting.

A 45-year-old female developed acute suppurative parotitis and sialolithiasis three years after undergoing facial thread lifting. Upon surgical intervention, suture remnants were discovered within the calculi.

J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac SurgMay 7, 2026Read case
Case ReportPlastic Surgery

Rehabilitating mandibulectomy defects: a review of prosthetic solutions with case series.

This article reviews various prosthetic solutions for rehabilitating mandibular defects, highlighting seven cases with different treatment outcomes.

Br J Oral Maxillofac SurgMay 5, 2026Read case
Case ReportPediatrics

Incidental Exfoliation of a Natal Tooth During Impression Making for Nasoalveolar Molding in an Infant With Cleft Lip and Palate.

A 2-week-old infant with unilateral cleft lip and palate was undergoing secondary impression making for nasoalveolar molding (NAM), a presurgical intervention intended to improve feeding and nasolabial symmetry.

Cleft Palate Craniofac JMay 5, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchPlastic SurgeryOpen access

The Rise in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Models to Screen for Cleft-Related Velopharyngeal Dysfunction: A Systematic Review.

This PRISMA-guided systematic review examined AI and machine-learning models for detecting velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD) in people with cleft palate.

Cleft Palate Craniofac JMay 4, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPlastic Surgery

PLANA Therapy for Infants With Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate-Two Case Reports.

Two infants with bilateral cleft lip and palate received presurgical lip, nose alveolar approximation (PLANA) therapy; one had a mildly protruded premaxilla and the other a significantly protruded premaxilla.

Cleft Palate Craniofac JMay 4, 2026Read case
Case ReportOphthalmology

Indirect Corneal Neurotization With a Sural Nerve Graft in a Pediatric Patient With Congenital Corneal Anesthesia and Recurrent Herpetic Keratitis.

A 6-year-old girl had severe unilateral corneal hypoesthesia associated with recurrent herpes simplex keratitis and neurotrophic keratopathy, with a history of deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty.

CorneaMay 1, 2026Read case

April 20267

Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

Impact of American College of Surgeons Verification Programs: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of American College of Surgeons (ACS) verification programs on surgical quality across 31 studies.

J Am Coll SurgApr 30, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Depression and anxiety changes in patients after orthognathic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of orthognathic surgery on depression and anxiety in patients with dentofacial deformities, analyzing 12 studies with 613 participants.

Br J Oral Maxillofac SurgApr 24, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPediatrics

Giant Pseudoangiomatous Stromal Hyperplasia Presenting as Bilateral Macromastia in an 11-Year-Old Female Patient: Emphasis on Pediatric Presentation and Literature Review.

An 11-year-old premenarchal girl presented with rapidly progressive bilateral breast enlargement, diagnosed as giant pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia (PASH).

Int J Surg PatholApr 15, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Choosing Local Flaps Versus Occlusive Dressings in Fingertip Amputations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis With Proposed Algorithm.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared occlusive dressings with local flap reconstruction for fingertip amputations.

J Hand Surg AmApr 8, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)Open access

Oncological Safety of the Submental Artery Island Flap for Oral Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the oncological safety of the submental artery island flap (SAIF) for oral cavity reconstruction, addressing concern that nearby submental lymph nodes may contain…

Head NeckApr 8, 2026Read summary
Case ReportAllergy & Immunology

Anaphylactic Shock During Oculofacial Plastic Surgery in a Patient With Midazolam and Tetracaine Allergies.

A 56-year-old woman developed facial flushing, hypotension, and oxygen desaturation during elective oculofacial plastic surgery after exposure to tetracaine eye drops, intravenous midazolam and propofol, and a local…

Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr SurgApr 8, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOtolaryngology (ENT)Open access

Tensor Veli Palatini Muscle Tenopexy During Furlow Palatoplasty Fails to Improve Otologic Outcomes: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

This parent- and assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial compared traditional Furlow palatoplasty (FP) with FP plus tensor veli palatini muscle tenopexy (modified FP) in 81 nonsyndromic children with Veau I–IV…

Cleft Palate Craniofac JApr 3, 2026Read summary

March 20267

Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Hand injuries associated with mobile phone use: A systematic review.

This systematic review examined hand and wrist pathologies with potential surgical relevance associated with mobile phone use.

WorkMar 26, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOncology (Medical)

Simultaneous Bi-Jaw Reconstruction: Double Free Fibula Flap Following Resection of Synchronous Oral Malignancy.

A 56-year-old woman presented with synchronous oral malignancies involving the upper and lower alveolus. After resection, the resulting maxillary and mandibular defects were reconstructed simultaneously using two free…

Head NeckMar 26, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Effectiveness of digitally- versus conventionally-fabricated nasoalveolar molding appliances for presurgical approximation of complete cleft lip and palate: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared digitally and conventionally fabricated nasoalveolar molding (NAM) appliances for presurgical cleft approximation in infants with complete cleft lip and palate.

J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac SurgMar 25, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPlastic Surgery

Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Resorption Rates of Mandibular Cortical and Iliac Cancellous Bone Grafts in Alveolar Cleft Repair.

This randomized controlled trial compared mandibular cortical bone (MCB) with iliac cancellous bone (ICB) for secondary alveolar cleft grafting in patients with unilateral clefts.

Cleft Palate Craniofac JMar 25, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOrthopedic Surgery

Orthoplastic management of open calcaneal fractures: A systematic review of flap selection and complications.

This systematic review examined flap-based orthoplastic reconstruction in adults with open calcaneal fractures. Thirteen studies reporting 88 major flap reconstructions were included.

Foot Ankle SurgMar 24, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOrthopedic Surgery

Operative protocol for re-do orthognathic surgery.

This study aimed to analyse the spectrum of unsatisfactory outcomes requiring secondary surgery, the technical challenges involved, and the results achieved in a cohort of patients undergoing reoperative orthognathic…

Int J Oral Maxillofac SurgMar 19, 2026Read case
Case ReportOtolaryngology (ENT)Open access

Dragonfly Flap: Ethmoidal- and Sphenopalatine-Based Technique for Repair of Large Septal Perforation.

The dragonfly flap is a novel endoscopic technique for the repair of large nasal septal perforations using a bilaterally extended mucosal flap based on the ethmoidal arteries, with optional sphenopalatine arterial…

LaryngoscopeMar 19, 2026Read case

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