ABSTRACT
The exponential growth in the number of research papers published in recent decades can make it difficult to identify the key papers that have truly made a difference in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
This book provides readers with a concise reference source for the key papers that underpin contemporary surgical practice in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Covering all aspects of the specialty, the content will help both trainees and specialists to understand the scientific developments and pioneering surgeries that allow us to practice as we currently do.
It is essential revision material for those sitting for specialist examinations in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
+ Presents 50 key research studies on surgery along with full analysis
+ Additional commentaries from the original authors, experts or editors – providing a valuable perspective on why the study is important
+ Constitutes essential reading for trainees, residents and fellows, and surgeons studying for professional examinations
+ Distills all the literature into a compact guide on the must-know scientific articles
About the Editors
Niall MH McLeod FRCS (OMFS), FDS, MRCS
Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, The Royal London and Whipps Cross Hospitals, London, UK
Peter A Brennan MD, PhD, FRCS, FRCSI, FDS
Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon and Professor of Surgery, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, UK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
section Section One|30 pages
Anatomy
chapter Chapter 1|6 pages
Surgical Anatomy of the Mandibular Ramus of the Facial Nerve Based on the Dissection of 100 Facial Halves
Dingman RO, Grabb WC. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1962; 29: 266–72.
chapter Chapter 2|6 pages
The Superficial Musculo-Aponeurotic System (SMAS) in the Parotid and Cheek Area
Mitz V, Peyronie M. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1976; 58:80–8.
chapter Chapter 3|4 pages
Post-Traumatic Orbital Reconstruction: Anatomical Landmarks and the Concept of the Deep Orbit
Evans BT, Webb AA. Br J Oral Surg. 2007; 45:183–9.
chapter Chapter 4|8 pages
A Modified Pre-Auricular Approach to the Temporomandibular Joint and Malar Arch
Al-Kayat A, Bramley P. Br J Oral Surg. 1979; 17:91–103.
chapter Chapter 5|6 pages
Bone Healing and Revascularisation after Total Maxillary Osteotomy
Bell WH, Fonseca RJ, Kenneky JW, Levy BM. J Oral Surg. 1975; 33:253–60.
section Section Two|38 pages
Cancer
chapter Chapter 6|6 pages
Human Papillomavirus and Survival of Patients with Oropharyngeal Cancer
Ang KK, Harris J, Wheeler R, et al. N Engl J Med. 2010; 363:24–35.
chapter Chapter 7|6 pages
Analysis of 49 Cases of Flap Compromise in 1,310 Free Flaps for Head and Neck Reconstruction
Yu P, Chang DW, Miller MJ, Reece G, Robb GL. Head Neck. 2009; 31:45–51.
chapter Chapter 8|6 pages
Postoperative Irradiation with or without Concomitant Chemotherapy for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
Bernier J, Domenge C, Ozsahin M, et al. European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Trial 22931. N Engl J Med. 2004; 350:1945–52.
chapter Chapter 9|6 pages
The Patterns of Cervical Lymph Node Metastasis from Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity
Jatin Shah J, Candela F, Podder A. Cancer. 1990; 66:109–13.
chapter Chapter 10|4 pages
Tumour Thickness as a Predictor of Nodal Metastases in Oral Cancer: Comparison between Tongue and Floor of Mouth Subsites
Balasubramanian D, Ebrahimi A, Gupta R, et al. Oral Oncol. 2014; 50:1165–8.
chapter Chapter 11|6 pages
Elective versus Therapeutic Neck Dissection in Node-Negative Oral Cancer
D'Cruz AK, Vaish R, Kapre N, et al. N Engl J Med. 2015; 373:521–9.
chapter Chapter 12|4 pages
Sentinel European Node Trial (SENT): 3-Year Results of Sentinel Node Biopsy in Oral Cancer
Schilling C, Stoeckli SJ, Haerle SK, et al. Eur J Cancer. 2015; 51:2777–84.
section Section Three|26 pages
Cleft
chapter Chapter 13|6 pages
A Study of Facial Growth in Patients with Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Treated by the Oslo CLP Team
Semb G. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 1991; 28:1–21.
chapter Chapter 14|6 pages
A Technique for Cleft Palate Repair
Sommerlad BC. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2003; 112:1542–8.
chapter Chapter 15|4 pages
Bilateral Cleft Lip and Nose Repair: Review
Penfold C, Dominguez-Gonzalez S. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2011; 49:165–71.
chapter Chapter 16|6 pages
Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate, and Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
Fisher DM, Sommerlad BC. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2011; 128:342e–60e.
chapter Chapter 17|4 pages
Alveolar Cleft Bone Grafting (Part II): Secondary Bone Grafting
Ochs MW. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1996; 54:83–8.
section Section Four|22 pages
Craniofacial
chapter Chapter 18|4 pages
Timing of Treatment for Craniosynostosis and Faciocraniosynostosis: A 20-Year Experience
Marchac D, Renier D, Broumand S. Br J Plast Surg. 1994; 47:211–22.
chapter Chapter 19|4 pages
Lengthening the Human Mandible by Gradual Distraction
McCarthy JG, Schreiber J, Karp N, Thorne CH, Grayson BH. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1992; 89:1–8.
chapter Chapter 20|6 pages
Advancement of the Orbits and the Midface in One Piece, Combined with Frontal Repositioning, for the Correction of Crouzon's Deformities
Ortiz-Monasterio F, Fuente del Campo A, Carillo A. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1978; 61:507–16.
chapter Chapter 21|8 pages
Posterior Skull Surgery in Craniosynostosis
Sgouros S, Goldin JH, Hockley AD, Wake MJC. Child's Nerv Syst. 1996; 12:727–33.
section Section Five|12 pages
Oral Medicine
chapter Chapter 22|6 pages
The Diagnosis and Management of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis: A Consensus Approach
Scully C, Gorsky M, Lozada-Nur F. J Am Dent Assoc. 2003; 134:200–7.
chapter Chapter 23|6 pages
Update on Oral Lichen Planus: Etiopathogenesis and Management
Scully C, Beyli M, Ferreiro MC, et al. Crit Rev Oral Biol Med. 1998; 9:86–122.
section Section Six|30 pages
Oral Surgery
chapter Chapter 24|6 pages
The Radiological Prediction of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Injury during Third Molar Surgery
Rood JP, Shehab N. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1990; 28:20–5.
chapter Chapter 25|6 pages
Impacted Maxillary Canines: A Review
Bishara SE. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 1992; 101:159–71.
chapter Chapter 26|6 pages
Outcomes of Nonsurgical Retreatment and Endodontic Surgery: A Systematic Review
Torabinejad M, Corr R, Handysides R, Shabahang S. J Endod. 2009; 35:930–7.
chapter Chapter 27|6 pages
A 15-Year Study of Osseointegrated Implants in the Treatment of the Edentulous Jaw
Adell R, Lekholm U, Rockler B, Brånemark PI. Int J Oral Surg. 1981; 10:387–416.
chapter Chapter 28|6 pages
Osteonecrosis of the Jaws Associated with the Use of Bisphosphonates: A Review of 63 Cases
Ruggiero SL, Mehrotra B, Rosenberg TJ, Engroff SL. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2004; 62:527–34.
section Section Seven|14 pages
Orthognathic
chapter Chapter 29|4 pages
The Anatomical Location of the Mandibular Canal: Its Relationship to the Sagittal Ramus Osteotomy
Rachel J, Ellis E 3rd, Fonseca RJ. Int J Adult Orthodon Orthognath Surg. 1986; 1:37–47.
chapter Chapter 30|4 pages
A Modification of the Pterygoid Plate Separation in Low-Level Maxillary Osteotomies
Trimble LD, Tideman H, Stoelinga PJW. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1983; 41:544–6.
chapter Chapter 31|6 pages
Posterior Maxillary Surgery: Its Place in the Treatment of Dentofacial Deformities
West RA, Epker BN. J Oral Surg. 1972; 30:562–3.
section Section Eight|28 pages
Salivary
chapter Chapter 32|4 pages
Sialendoscopy for the Management of Obstructive Salivary Gland Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Strychowsky JE, Sommer DD, Gupta MK, Cohen N, Nahlieli O. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2012; 138:541–7.
chapter Chapter 33|6 pages
Outcome of Minimally Invasive Management of Salivary Calculi in 4,691 Patients
Iro H, Zenk J, Escudier M, et al. Laryngoscope. 2009; 119:263–8.
chapter Chapter 34|8 pages
Long-Term Follow-Up of over 1,000 Patients with Salivary Gland Tumours Treated in a Single Centre
Renehan A, Gleave EN, Hancock BD, Smith P, McGurk M. Br J Surg. 1996; 83:1750–4.
chapter Chapter 35|6 pages
Capsular Significance in Parotid Tumour Surgery: Reality and Myths of Lateral Lobectomy
Donovan DT, Conley JJ. Laryngoscope. 1984; 94:324–9.
chapter Chapter 36|4 pages
Extracapsular Dissection for Benign Parotid Tumours: A Meta-Analysis
Albergotti WG, Nguyen SA, Zenk J, Gillespie MB. Laryngoscope. 2012; 122:1954–60.
section Section Nine|18 pages
Skin
chapter Chapter 37|6 pages
Excision Margins in High-Risk Malignant Melanoma
Thomas JM, Newton-Bishop J, A'Hern R, et al. New Eng J Med. 2004; 350:757–66.
chapter Chapter 38|6 pages
Multiprofessional Guidelines for the Management of the Patient with Primary Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Motley R, Kersey P, Lawrence C. Br J Dermatol. 2002; 146:18–25.
chapter Chapter 39|6 pages
Final Trial Report of Sentinel-Node Biopsy versus Nodal Observation in Melanoma
Morton DL, Thompson JF, Cochran AJ, et al. N Engl J Med. 2014; 370:599–609.
section Section Ten|26 pages
Temporomandibular Joint
chapter Chapter 40|6 pages
Internal Derangements of the Temporomandibular Joint, Pathological Variations
Wilkes CH. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1989; 115:469–77.
chapter Chapter 41|4 pages
Symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthrosis and Internal Derangement 30 Years after Non-Surgical Treatment
De Leeuw R, Boering G, Stegenga B, De Bont LGM. Cranio. 1995; 13:81–8.
chapter Chapter 42|4 pages
Temporomandibular Joint Arthrocentesis: A Simplified Treatment for Severe, Limited Mouth Opening
Nitzan DW, Dolwick MF, Martinez GA. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1991; 49:1163–7.
chapter Chapter 43|8 pages
Arthroscopic Surgery of the Temporomandibular Joint Surgery: Treatment of Internal Derangement with Persistent Closed Lock
Sanders B. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol. 1986; 62:361–72.
chapter Chapter 44|4 pages
Twenty-Year Follow-Up Study on Patient-Fitted Temporomandibular Joint Prosthesis: The Techmedia/TMJ Concepts Device
Wolford LM, Mercuri LG, Schneiderman ED, Movahed R, Allen W. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2015; 73:952–60.
section Section Eleven|34 pages
Trauma
chapter Chapter 45|4 pages
Fractures of the Edentulous Mandible: The Chalmers J. Lyons Academy Study
Bruce R, Strachan D. J Oral Surg. 1976; 34:973–9.
chapter Chapter 46|6 pages
Open versus Closed Treatment of Fractures of the Mandibular Condylar Process: A Prospective Randomised Multi-Centre Study
Eckelt U, Schneider M, Erasmus F, et al. J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 2006; 34:306–14.
chapter Chapter 47|6 pages
The Importance of the Zygomatic Arch in Complex Midfacial Fracture Repair and Correction of Post-Traumatic Orbitozygomatic Deformities
Gruss JS, Wyck LV, Phillips JH, Antonyshyn O. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1990; 85:878–90.
chapter Chapter 48|6 pages
Computer-Assisted Secondary Reconstruction of Unilateral Post-Traumatic Orbital Deformity
Gellrich NC, Schramm A, Hammer B, et al. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2002; 110:1417–29.
chapter Chapter 49|6 pages
Management of the Medial Canthal Tendon in Nasoethmoid Orbital Fractures: The Importance of the Central Fragment in Classification and Treatment
Markowitz BL, Manson PN, Sargent L, et al. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1991; 87:843–53.
chapter Chapter 50|6 pages
Twenty-Six-Year Experience Treating Frontal Sinus Fractures: A Novel Algorithm Based on Anatomical Fracture Pattern and Failure of Conventional Techniques
Rodriguez ED, Stanwix MG, Nam AJ, et al. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008; 122:1850–66.
