Impact of visual inspection and radiographs for caries detection in children through a 2-year randomized clinical trial: The Caries Detection in Children–1 study

BackgroundVisual inspection (VIS) with radiographic examination (RAD) is the recommended diagnostic strategy for detecting caries in children; however, this recommendation is based on accuracy studies. The authors conducted a clinical trial to compare the detection and subsequent treatment of carious lesions in primary molars performed with VIS alone and with RAD.MethodsChildren (3-6 years old) were randomly assigned to 2 groups according to the diagnostic strategy used for caries detection on primary molars: VIS or RAD. Participants were diagnosed and treated according to the management plan related to the allocated group. The primary outcome was the number of new operative interventions during the 2-year follow-up period. Other secondary outcomes were also compared. Comparisons were performed with Mann-Whitney test using an intention-to-treat approach.ResultsOf the 252 children included and randomized, 216 were followed-up after 2 years (14.3% attrition rate). There was no difference between the groups for the primary outcome (P = .476). For the secondary outcomes, the RAD group had more restoration replacements (P = .038) and more restorations performed since the beginning of the study (P = .038) compared with the VIS group. In addition, the RAD group had a higher number of false-positive results than the VIS group (P < .001).ConclusionsSimultaneous use of VIS and RAD for caries diagnosis in primary molars of children who seek dental treatment does not provide additional benefits compared with VIS alone.Practical ImplicationsDentists should perform VIS only, not RAD, for detecting carious lesions in preschool-aged children.ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02078453.     

Use of Autologous Costal Cartilage Combined with Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene in Asian Rhinoplasty

BackgroundThe corresponding author's experience and recent methods employed in autologous costal cartilage grafts combined with expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) in Asian rhinoplasty were presented in this study.ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to assess the outcomes of rhinoplasty performed on patients using autogenous costal cartilage grafts combined with an ePTFE implant.MethodsSeventy-five rhinoplasty cases with autologous costal cartilage grafts and an ePTFE implant were retrospectively reviewed. Graft types, complications associated with the graft itself or graft harvesting, surgical outcomes, and patient satisfaction were assessed.ResultsThe mean follow-up time post-operation was 13.5 months. A total of 42/75 patients underwent revision surgeries. Graft-related complications were found in 8% of cases, including two warped graft and four infection cases. Three individuals with infections had mild graft resorption. One patient with an infection removed the implant. Graft exposure, mobility, and substantial resorption were not recorded. A total of two cases underwent revision procedures for infection and perforation, respectively. Chest incision lengths for graft harvesting averaged 2.1 cm. No pneumothorax or significant donor-site pain was found. Donor-site scars were negligible, although two cases had hypertrophic chest scars. In general, functional and esthetic outcomes were mostly satisfactory among the assessed patients.ConclusionsRhinoplasty using autologous rib cartilage provides adequate support and sufficient cartilage amounts for correcting nasal contouring. Meanwhile, ePTFE alone for nasal dorsum augmentation safely achieves satisfactory outcomes. Rib cartilage rhinoplasty performed by an experienced surgeon yields excellent, long-lasting results with minimal risk; however, the potential for infection should be considered following revision surgery.     

微酸性次氯酸水用于口腔综合治疗台水路消毒的研究

目的　检测不同浓度微酸性次氯酸水（slightly acidic hypochlorite water，SAHW）应用于口腔综合治疗台水路（dental unit waterlines，DUWLs）的消毒效果。方法    选取32台口腔综合治疗台（dental chair unit，DCU），随机均分为4组（1个对照组和3个实验组，每组8台DCU）。首先，采集高速手机和三用枪基础水样行细菌培养、菌落计数；然后，实验组分别用有效氯含量8 ~ 12 mg/L（实验1组）、18 ~ 22 mg/L（实验2组）、28 ~ 32 mg/L（实验3组）的SAHW供水DUWLs，连续7 d采集高速手机和三用枪水样行细菌培养、菌落计数。第8 d始改用无菌蒸馏水（distilled water，DW）供水DUWLs后采集水样菌落培养计数；对照组用DW替代消毒水，同样程序流动冲洗DUWLs后收集高速手机和三用枪水样菌培养后菌落计数。数据采用SPSS 20.0软件进行统计分析。结果    与基础水样比较，SAHW消毒1 d，3个实验组的高速手机和三用枪水样菌落计数均显著下降（P < 0.05）；SAHW消毒2 d，实验3组高速手机和三用枪水样菌落计数均小于消毒合格水样上限值（100 CFU/mL）；SAHW消毒3 d开始，实验3组菌落计数为0 CFU/mL，实验1组和2组菌落计数均显著小于100 CFU/mL。更换为DW供水后1 ~ 2 d，3个实验组的高速手机和三用枪水样菌落计数维持小于100 CFU/mL，组间差异无统计学意义（P > 0.05）；3 ~ 7 d，3个实验组的高速手机和三用枪水样菌落计数持续增加（149 ~ 1014 CFU/mL），实验1、2、3组的组内不同时间点检测数据比较差异均有统计学意义（均P < 0.05），且均明显大于合格水样上限值（P < 0.05）。结论    高有效氯含量较低有效氯含量的SAHW消毒效果更稳定；低有效氯含量8 ~ 12 mg/L的SAHW持续作用于DUWLs内环境亦可有效控制菌落计数，消毒效果明显。     

Breast reconstruction after therapeutic or prophylactic mastectomy for breast cancer: A comparison of guideline recommendations

BackgroundThe purpose of this article is to illuminate differences in published clinical practice guideline recommendations for breast reconstruction after prophylactic and therapeutic mastectomy.MethodsTen guidelines were identified through a systematic search of websites and databases of reputable oncology guideline developers, and key differences and gaps in recommendations were noted. Quality assessment of the guidelines was conducted by three reviewers using the AGREE II tool, focusing on breast reconstruction specific documents rather than the general breast cancer guidelines.ResultsThe most comprehensive guidelines were published by Alberta Health Services, Cancer Care Ontario, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the Association of Breast Surgery/British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. AGREE II scores in the domains of “Scope and Purpose” and “Clarity and Presentation” were ranked relatively high for all four guidelines while “Applicability” and “Editorial Independence” were ranked relatively low. The Alberta and Ontario guidelines were the overall highest ranked guidelines across all domains.ConclusionOverall, these guidelines provide consistent recommendations on who should receive breast reconstruction education, who is a candidate for postmastectomy breast reconstruction, and the appropriate timing of reconstruction and extent of mastectomy. Future updates from all should focus on expanding to include alloplastic and autologous forms of reconstruction and should include a broad scope of relevant questions.     

广州市越秀区12~15岁中学生牙周状况及口腔健康知信行调查分析

目的 了解广州市越秀区12～15岁中学生牙周状况及口腔健康知信行，为有针对性地开展青少年口腔疾病预防提供科学依据。 方法 采取整群随机抽样的方法，选择越秀区8个街道11所学校1 266名12～15岁中学生为调查对象，进行口腔健康检查和问卷调查。 结果 本研究共调查1 266名儿童，牙龈出血检出率为44.5%，牙石检出率为 36.5%。调查对象中，70.2%每天刷牙2次及2次以上，17.3%使用含氟牙膏刷牙，34.0%使用牙线。牙龈出血检出率随着年龄的增长而降低，牙石检出率随着年龄的增长而升高，不同年龄青少年差异均有统计学意义( x2 =48.14、28.266，P＜0.001、0.001)。结论 越秀区12～15岁青少年牙龈出血检出率较高，对牙周健康相关知识认知不足，需要进一步加强口腔保健知识的宣传教育。     

Genetic testing has the potential to impact hearing preservation following cochlear implantation

Abstract

Background: Recent advances in less-invasive surgery and electrode design allow for a high degree of hearing preservation (HP) after cochlear implantation (CI), although residual hearing still deteriorates in some patients. To date, the factors predictive of preserving residual hearing remain a controversial topic.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the predictive factors, including the etiology of hearing loss (HL) as a patient-related factor, influencing residual HP after CI.

Methods: Forty-four patients (50 ears, 41 families) with residual acoustic hearing who underwent CI were included. Auditory thresholds before and at 6 months after initial activation were measured. Genetic testing was performed to identify the responsible genes for HL.

Results: We identified the cause of HL in 21 families (51.2%). HP was marginally correlated with age at implantation, while it was independent of pre-operative low-frequency hearing thresholds, cochlear duct length, and electrode length. We found that patients who had pathogenic variants in the CDH23, MYO7A, or MYO15A gene showed statistically better HP scores compared with patients with HL due to other causes (p?=?.002).

Conclusions: Identification of the etiology of HL using genetic testing is likely to facilitate the prediction of HP after implant surgery.