Surgical Management of Primary Chronic Osteomyelitis: A Long-Term Retrospective Analysis
| Autor: | Christopher R. Bevin, Carrie Y. Inwards, Eugene E. Keller |
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| Rok vydání: | 2008 |
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medicine.medical_specialty Adolescent Radiography Oral Surgical Procedures Mandible Disease Recurrence Osteoarthritis medicine Retrospective analysis Humans Mandibular Diseases Retrospective Studies business.industry Osteomyelitis Retrospective cohort study Middle Aged Temporomandibular Joint Disorders medicine.disease Symptomatic relief Surgery Otorhinolaryngology Chronic osteomyelitis Chronic Disease Tooth Extraction Etiology Female Oral Surgery Osteitis business Follow-Up Studies |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 66:2073-2085 |
| ISSN: | 0278-2391 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.joms.2008.06.029 |
| Popis: | Purpose The purpose of this study is to present an extensive review of primary chronic osteomyelitis (PCO) and present long-term treatment results in 4 patients. Patients and Methods This is a retrospective case study analysis of 4 patients with documented PCO who were treated by a standardized surgical technique by 1 surgeon and were followed clinically and radiographically for a mean of 22 years. Results Based on follow-up visits to date and correspondence to the surgeon who treated these patients, there have been no radiographic recurrences of PCO in 4 patients followed 5, 23, 26, and 34 years, respectively. Complete symptomatic relief has been achieved in 3 of 4 patients; the fourth patient exhibits persistent recurrent myofascial pain. Conclusion The surgical technique discussed herein provides a viable alternative in the range of potential treatment options for this uncommon disease of unknown etiology. |
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