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To explore the clinical features and mechanism of pituitary adenoma associated with vestibular schwannoma (PAVS).

The authors retrospectively reviewed pituitary adenoma patients in Beijing Tiantan Hospital from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2016. selleck kinase inhibitor A total of two pituitary adenoma samples, 1 vestibular schwannoma sample and one paired pituitary adenoma/blood sample were subjected next-generation sequencing and sanger sequence.

A total of 5675 pituitary adenoma patients from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2016, were retrospectively analyzed; of these, 4 (7%) patients met the criteria of PAVS. Clinical variable analyses revealed significant correlations between PAVS and older age when compared with sporadic pituitary adenoma (SPA) or sporadic vestibular schwannoma (SVS). The authors found that there were 2 germline mutations of XKR3 in 2/4 PAVS patients. Therefore, the authors speculated that XKR3 might be a genetic predisposition factor. The result also showed that there was no NF2 mutation and NF2-related symptom in the 4 PAVS samples.

PAVS had a significant correlation with older age when compared with SPA and SVS. XKR3 may be a genetic predisposition factor for PAVS, it represents a therapeutic target for PAVS in the future.
PAVS had a significant correlation with older age when compared with SPA and SVS. XKR3 may be a genetic predisposition factor for PAVS, it represents a therapeutic target for PAVS in the future.
This study aimed to investigate morphometric properties of the cranial aperture (CA) of the optic canal.

Cone-beam computed tomography images of 400 individuals (200 males and 200 females) aged 37.32 ± 15.87 years were retrospectively examined to assess the morphometry and morphology of the CA.

The height and width of CA were found as 4.22 ± 0.74 mm and 7.27 ± 1.15 mm, respectively. The distances between the CA and the midsagittal line, the anterior and lateral boundaries of the anterior skull base were measured as 5.77 ± 1.32 mm, 64.97 ± 6.36 mm, and 41.00 ± 4.05, respectively. The angle of the optic canal in the sagittal plane was measured as 7.57° ± 3.95°, whereas in the horizontal plane as 38.96° ± 4.36°. The aperture shape was defined as the tear-drop (413 foramina, 51.62%), triangular (180 foramina, 22.50%), oval (158 foramina, 19.75%), round (30 foramina, 3.75%), and polygonal (19 foramina, 2.38%).

The authors observed that the diameters, and angulations of the CA may change relative to gender and the shape. The anatomic features of CA are important for the positioning of the patient's head, the choice of the appropriate surgical approach or equipment, and the detection of anatomical landmarks during interventions. In this context, our dataset may be beneficial for surgeons helpful as a reference for radiological evaluations.
The authors observed that the diameters, and angulations of the CA may change relative to gender and the shape. The anatomic features of CA are important for the positioning of the patient's head, the choice of the appropriate surgical approach or equipment, and the detection of anatomical landmarks during interventions. In this context, our dataset may be beneficial for surgeons helpful as a reference for radiological evaluations.
In recent years, more Chinese surgeons have left other fields to enter plastic surgery. The factors influencing this respe-cialization have not been elicited. The authors aim to elucidate Chinese surgeons' experience and career satisfaction in this specialty change. Between July and September 2020, the authors conducted an online survey of nonplastic surgeons who received plastic surgery training at an academic center. The survey evaluated their motivation for pursuing their field, practice patterns, and career satisfaction. Responses were compared those who respecialized in plastic surgery with those who did not. A total of 251 nonplastic surgeons completed the survey. The most frequent reasons for pursuing plastic surgery were lifestyle (61.1%), desire to help others (44.4%), and higher compensation (37.3%). Among those who changed fields, employment in academic centers declined from 85% to 51.7%, 70% devoted at least half of their practice to aesthetic surgery, and the median nights on call decreased froovide. The authors highlight the need for reducing burnout in other surgical fields as well as rigorous plastic and aesthetic surgery training for those changing fields to ensure high-quality patient care.
This study was performed to evaluate condylar position and angulation after asymmetric mandibular setback between a conventional (CA) and surgery-first approach (SFA) using three-dimensional analysis. The condylar positions of 30 patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion and facial asymmetry who underwent 1-jaw (sagittal split ramus osteotomy) or 2-jaw orthognathic surgery (Le Fort I osteotomy and sagittal split ramus osteotomy) with CA (n = 18) or SFA (n = 12) from 2 university hospitals were studied. The three-dimensional assessment of condylar changes was performed using computed tomography images at the initial time point (T0) and at least 6 months after surgery (T1). Segmentation of condyles and cranial base assessment from cone-beam computed tomography images were performed using ITK-SNAP software (version 3.4.0). Condylar position and angulation changes were calculated using 3D Slicer software (version 4.10.2), and statistical analysis was performed. No significant translational or rotational coninitial time point (T0) and at least 6 months after surgery (T1). Segmentation of condyles and cranial base assessment from cone-beam computed tomography images were performed using ITK-SNAP software (version 3.4.0). Condylar position and angulation changes were calculated using 3D Slicer software (version 4.10.2), and statistical analysis was performed. No significant translational or rotational condylar changes were observed between the deviated and non-deviated sides in each group or between the CA and SFA groups except yaw ( p = 0.014). Linear mixed-model analysis and multi-variate analysis showed no significant difference between the CA and SFA groups. Surgery-first approach might not be associated with more harmful effects on the condylar position and angulation changes as compared with CA.
This study aims to establish a nomogram to predict the probability of blood transfusion in patients with preoperative autologous blood donation before orthognathic surgery.

The authors conducted a retrospective case-control study on consecutive orthognathic patients with preoperative autologous blood donation from January 2014 to December 2020. The outcome variable was the actual transfusion of autologous blood (ATAB). Predictors included patients' demographics, preoperative blood cell test, vital signs, American Society of Anesthesiologists classification, surgical procedure, operation duration, and blood loss. Univariable and multivariable logistic regressions were performed to identify independent risk factors associated with ATAB. A nomogram was constructed to predict the risk for ATAB. The performance of the nomogram was evaluated using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve, calibration curve and the consistency index.

A total of 142 patients (75 males and 67 females) with an awere independent risk factors for ATAB. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of the nomogram was 0.823. The consistency index of the nomogram was 0.823. The calibration curve illustrated that the nomogram was highly consistent with the actual observation.

The nomogram is a simple and useful tool with good accuracy and performance in predicting the risk for blood transfusion.
The nomogram is a simple and useful tool with good accuracy and performance in predicting the risk for blood transfusion.
Reconstruction of segmental mandibular defects with a mandibular reconstruction plate and separate soft tissue flap can be indicated in certain patients. Whilst this technique can provide acceptable results, its exact longevity and timing of associated complications is poorly understood. This study was designed to quantify and plot in time the complication profile associated with this technique of mandibular reconstruction.A search of the Medline and PubMed Central databases was conducted using the terms "Mandibulectomy" and "Reconstruction Plate." Articles reporting total number of plate extrusions and fractures and their postoperative timing were included.Nine articles were included, representing 265 patients with mandibulectomy defects reconstructed using mandibular reconstruction plates. Of these, 135 were male (62%) and 82 were female (38%). The mean age was 59 years. The predominant pathology was oral cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) (80%). Seventy-three patients (28%) experienced complications (mfound.Overall, a plate-specific complication rate of 28% was found, confirming a higher incidence of complications in comparison to osseous free flap reconstruction. These occur over a bimodal time distribution, with extrusion occurring earlier than fracture. interference with speech, swallow and dental rehabilitation, and delay of adjuvant therapy are potential consequences. These findings indicate that patients may be better served by more complex reconstructive procedures, to minimize exposure to a frequent and prolonged complication profile.
The relationship between prosthetic position and range of motion (ROM) after total hip arthroplasty (THA) has been rigorously examined. However, the effects of limb lengthening on postoperative hip ROM remain unclarified. We aimed to examine the effect of limb lengthening on hip ROM after THA.

We retrospectively reviewed the data from 120 patients who underwent unilateral THA. Univariate and multivariate regression models were used to evaluate the effects of the following patient- and surgery-related covariates on hip flexion ROM at 3, 6, and 12 months after THA age, sex, body mass index, diagnosis, preoperative University of California Los Angeles activity score, preoperative Oxford Hip Score, preoperative flexion ROM, amount of leg lengthening, cup inclination, and cup anteversion.

A large preoperative hip flexion ROM was the strongest predictor of a large hip flexion ROM at 12 months after THA (standardized coefficient 0.519, P < 0.0001). A larger amount of leg lengthening was associated with a smaller postoperative hip flexion ROM (standardized coefficient -0.159, P = 0.039), and male sex was another predictor of a smaller postoperative hip flexion ROM (standardized coefficient -0.204, P = 0.014). Cup inclination (P = 0.99) and anteversion (P = 0.18) were not significantly associated with hip flexion ROM at 12 months after THA.

A large amount of limb lengthening was associated with decreased hip flexion ROM after THA. In THA, minimizing the leg length discrepancy is important; however, the postoperative improvement in hip flexion ROM may be limited when a large amount of leg lengthening is needed.
A large amount of limb lengthening was associated with decreased hip flexion ROM after THA. In THA, minimizing the leg length discrepancy is important; however, the postoperative improvement in hip flexion ROM may be limited when a large amount of leg lengthening is needed.
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