Year 2026 / Volume 48 / Number 2

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Background: The transcutaneous method for lower eyelid blepharoplasty has traditionally elicited apprehensions regarding the potential for scleral exposure and eyelid misalignment. A meticulous technique, incorporating canthal reinforcement, may mitigate these associated risks.
Objectives: To assess eyelid position, complication rates, and patient satisfaction after standardized...

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Introduction: The bilobed flap is a double-transposition flap, composed of two lobes that share a common vascular pedicle and rotate around a single pivot point. The nose, due to its prominence and anatomical variations, is the most frequent site of basal cell carcinoma (BCC), whose incidence has increased with population aging and greater sun exposure. Although multiple therapeutic...

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Introduction: Mandibular midline osteotomy is an effective approach for correcting transverse maxillomandibular discrepancies in orthognathic surgery. When combined with bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy, it enables comprehensive three-dimensional correction. However, the indication of genioplasty in this context remains poorly standardized, with limited guidance on when and...

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Introduction: Internal derangements of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are primarily characterized by pain, anterior displacement of the articular disc, and joint sounds. Meniscopexy using bone anchors is a surgical therapeutic option for the management of these disorders. Among the available systems, the Mitek anchor system is one of the most widely used and reported in the literature;...

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Introduction: The trigeminocardiac reflex (TCR) is an autonomic response mediated by the brainstem, characterised by bradycardia, hypotension, apnoea, and, in severe cases, asystole, secondary to stimulation of the trigeminal nerve. Although initially described in ophthalmic surgery, its relevance in oral and maxillofacial surgery has increased.
Objective: To analyse the available...

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Medication related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a serious complication primarily associated with the use of bisphosphonates and denosumab, particularly in oncological patients or those with osteoporosis. Its incidence varies according to the route of drug administration, being higher in patients receiving intravenous antiresorptive agents. Despite advances in its understanding,...

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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare cutaneous sarcoma characterized by slow growth and locally aggressive behavior, with a high tendency for local recurrence if adequate surgical resection is not performed. Due to its indolent course, it is often initially interpreted as a benign lesion, which may delay diagnosis.
We present the case of a 42-year-old male with a tumor...

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We present a case of a 70-year-old patient with severe maxillary atrophy, edentulism, and class III skeletal discrepancy, in whom a simultaneous combination of orthognathic surgery and maxillary subperiosteal implant placement was performed in a single surgical stage. Unlike the conventional sequential approach, this strategy enabled concurrent correction of the maxillomandibular...

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Giant basal cell carcinomas (GBCCs) with intracranial or orbital invasion are a rare condition. Their treatment poses a significant surgical challenge from both an oncological and reconstructive standpoint. Resection of these tumors can result in complex defects, the reconstruction of which is essential to restore functionality to the craniofacial region and achieve an acceptable...