A5001876189- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
- Facial Trauma and Fracture Management
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Dental Radiography and Imaging
- Anatomy and Medical Technology
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
- 3D Shape Modeling and Analysis
- Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas
- Peripheral Artery Disease Management
- dental development and anomalies
- Augmented Reality Applications
- History of Medical Practice
- Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
University of Bologna
2019-2024
Azienda USL di Bologna
2020-2024
Ospedale Bellaria
2023-2024
Sapienza University of Rome
2020-2023
University College London
2018-2022
Great Ormond Street Hospital
2018-2022
Saitama Medical University
2022
University of Naples Federico II
2014-2022
Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
2021
Apollonia University
2021
Abstract Background An objective evaluation of coronavirus disease 2019 in the first days infection is almost impossible, as affected individuals are generally home quarantine, and there limited accessibility for operator who should perform test. To overcome this limitation, a recently validated psychophysical self-administered test was used, which can be performed remotely assessment early-stage patients. Methods Olfactory gustatory functions were objectively assessed 300 patients 7 from...
Repositioning of the maxilla in orthognathic surgery is carried out for functional and aesthetic purposes. Pre-surgical planning tools can predict 3D facial appearance by computing response soft tissue to changes underlying skeleton. The clinical use commercial prediction software remains controversial, likely due deterministic nature these computational predictions. A novel probabilistic finite element model (FEM) postoperative tissues proposed this paper. FEM was developed validated on a...
Augmented reality (AR) allows the overlapping and integration of virtual information with real environment. The camera AR device reads object integrates data. It has been widely applied to medical surgical sciences in recent years potential enhance intraoperative navigation.In this study, authors aim assess accuracy guidance when using commercial HoloLens 2 head-mounted display (HMD) pediatric craniofacial surgery. Authors selected fronto-orbital remodeling (FOR) as procedure test...
Only a few reports in the literature have described use of specific instruments for assessing quality life adolescents and young adults with cleft lip palate (CLP). This condition markedly affects their lifestyle, even after surgical treatment. In present study, we aimed to develop quality-of-life assessment tool specifically designed such patients CLP. Our multidisciplinary team created questionnaire focused on physical, psychological, social satisfaction CLP, which was adapted from 3...
Abstract In orthognathic surgery, the use of patient-specific osteosynthesis devices is a novel approach used to transfer virtual surgical plan patient. The aim this study analyse quality mandibular anatomy reproduction using mandible-first mandibular-PSI guided procedure on 22 patients. Three different positioning guide designs were compared in terms plate and anatomical outcome. PSIs guides designed according 3D printed biocompatible materials. A CBCT scan was performed 1 month after...
Three-dimensional virtual simulation of orthognathic surgery is now a well-established method in maxillo-facial surgery. The commercial software packages are still burdened by consistent imprecision on soft tissue predictions. In this study, the authors produced an anatomically detailed patient specific numerical model for changes Eight patients were prospectively enrolled. Each underwent CBCT and planar x-rays prior to addition received MRI scan. Postoperative soft-tissue change was...
Abstract Sagittal craniosynostosis consists of premature fusion (ossification) the sagittal suture during infancy, resulting in head deformity and brain growth restriction. Spring-assisted cranioplasty (SAC) entails skull incisions to free fused insertion two springs (metallic distractors) promote cranial reshaping. Although safe effective, SAC outcomes remain uncertain. We aimed hereby obtain validate a material model for outcome prediction. Computed tomography data relative 18 patients...
In orthognathic surgery, patient-specific osteosynthesis implants (PSIs) represent a novel approach for the reproduction of virtual surgical planning on patient. The aim this study is to analyse quality maxillo-mandibular positioning using hybrid mandible-first mandibular-PSI-guided procedure twenty-two patients while upper maxilla was fixed manually bent stock titanium miniplates. plan used design PSIs and guides, which were then 3D printed biocompatible materials. A Cone Beam Computed...
Purpose: Mismatch between preoperative planning and surgical outcome in maxillofacial surgery relate to on-table replication of presurgical predictive algorithm inaccuracy: software error was hereby decoupled from inaccuracy assess a commercial software. The hypothesis that soft tissue prediction would be minimized if the procedure replicated precisely as planned is independent extent bone repositioning. Materials Methods: Cone-beam computed tomography scans 16 Le Fort I osteotomy patients...
Arhinia (congenital absence of the nose) is a congenital rare disease, which has been reported in less than 60 cases literature. It consists external nose, nasal cavities and olfactory apparatus generally associated with midline defects, microphthalmia, blepharophimosis hypotelorism. Aesthetic problems as well functional anomalies can potentially impact on development interpersonal relationships child at later stage life. requires extensive management early life order to ensure airway...
Abstract Objective The purpose of this study has been to analyze retrospectively the clinical records patients admitted a single Maxillofacial Surgery center in Northern Italy, evaluating epidemiological differences during different phases SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Materials and Methods retrospective included who had undergone surgery for facial bone fractures at between February 23, 2020, 2022. According date admission, all data were stratified into four chronological periods representing...
First identified in 2014, fibroadipose vascular anomaly (FAVA) is a very rare type of venous and lymphatic malformation. Marked by tough fibrofatty tissue the extremities overtaking portions muscles, it associated with constant pain contracture affected extremity. There paucity literature, no guidelines on treatment procedure are available. This case highlights role hybrid primary ethanol percutaneous embolization additional surgery for radicality excision FAVA lesions.A 9-year-old girl...
Sliding genioplasty is used to surgically correct a retruded or misaligned chin: in this procedure, an osteotomy performed and the bony segment repositioned. In study we investigate effect of surgical parameters (bony movement, design) on postop soft tissue changes patient cohort.
Abstract In orthognathic surgery, patient-specific osteosynthesis implants (PSIs) represent a novel approach for the reproduction of virtual surgical planning on patient. The aim this study is to analyse quality maxillo-mandibular positioning using hybrid mandible-first mandibular-PSI guided procedure twenty-two patients while upper maxilla was fixed manually-bent stock titanium miniplates. plan used guide design PSIs and guides, which were then 3D printed biocompatible materials. A CBCT...
Objective To investigate the relationship between perception of craniofacial deformity, geometric head features, and 3D shape analyzed by statistical modeling (SSM). Patients A total 18 unoperated patients with scaphocephaly (age = 5.2 ± 1.1m)—6 were followed-up after spring-assisted cranioplasty (SAC) 9.6 1.5m)—and 6 controls 6.7 2.5m). Main Outcome Measures shapes retrieved from scans or computed tomography (CTs). Various geometrical features measured: anterior posterior prominence,...
Secondary alveolar cleft repair using autologous bone graft is currently the gold standard in treating residual clefts. Despite its effectiveness, this technique still burdened by several withdrawals, mostly related to donor site morbidity. To decrease disadvantages for patients, numerous attempts literature regarding substitutes have been described. The aim of study compare viability bovine-based replacement material with respect reconstruction, through 3-dimensional segmentation and...
No specific interventions have been reported for the treatment of severe neurodeprivative dry eye disease owing to facial nerve palsy. We describe herein feasibility a novel surgical procedure reinnervate lacrimal gland and report preliminary outcomes first series patients who were treated accordingly.Prospective interventional case including consecutive affected by palsy with absolute deficiency tear secretion underwent neurotization. A sural vertical cross-face graft was used connect...