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Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction, Volume 19, Issue 3

2026 September - 9 articles

Cover Story: Facial cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) can affect appearance, function, and psychosocial well-being, yet patient-reported outcomes after surgery remain insufficiently characterized. This pilot study evaluated changes in health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) in 40 patients by comparing preoperative and three-month-postoperative Skindex-29 ratings. Overall, emotional, and symptom scores improved after surgery, whereas functional scores did not change significantly. Exploratory subgroup findings suggest that tumor size, localization, and sex may influence perceived outcomes; the clearest benefits were observed for tumors measuring 6–15 mm. The findings support surgical treatment and highlight the value of individualized counseling beyond the TNM stage. View this paper
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Articles (9)

  • Article
  • Open Access
5,133 Views
12 Pages

(1) Background: The main intraoral incisions used in the operative management of mandibular fractures are gingival margin incisions and buccal sulcus incisions. The aim of this retrospective cohort study was to compare postoperative outcomes between...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4,084 Views
12 Pages

Individual Factors Associated with Health-Related Quality of Life in Facial Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma—A Pilot Study

  • Oliver Wagendorf,
  • Forogh Miethe,
  • Jonas Wüster,
  • Meikel Vesper,
  • Steffen Koerdt,
  • Carsten Rendenbach,
  • Max Heiland,
  • Susanne Nahles and
  • Norbert Neckel

Purpose: Facial expressions and aesthetics are vital for communication, self-expression, and social interaction. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the impact of localization and size of facial cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) on changes...

  • Editorial
  • Open Access
620 Views
2 Pages

We are delighted to present this Special Issue on Innovations in Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Reconstruction, which collects a broad range of contemporary research and emerging technologies shaping the future of reconstructive surgery and improving...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Innovation in Oral- and Cranio-Maxillofacial Reconstruction)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2,569 Views
9 Pages

Previous analyses of substance-involved craniofacial trauma have often combined alcohol and drug/medication involvement. We conducted a cross-sectional analysis comparing alcohol-only and drug/medication-only facial injury encounters in the public Co...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Facial Trauma Surgery)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2,438 Views
13 Pages

From Lockdown to Knockdown: The Return of Violence and Sport in Post-COVID Nasal Fractures

  • Anna Aydin,
  • Lawik Revend,
  • Doha Revend,
  • Thomas Beikler,
  • Oliver Schuck,
  • Manfred Giese and
  • Florian Dudde

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic altered nasal fracture epidemiology, with fewer outdoor injuries and more domestic accidents. This study compared intra-pandemic and post-pandemic nasal fracture patterns and their preventi...

  • Review
  • Open Access
1,087 Views
19 Pages

Background: Extended reality (XR) technologies, including augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and virtual reality (VR), are increasingly used in craniomaxillofacial (CMF) surgery; yet, no study has systematically mapped the global development...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
1,147 Views
14 Pages

Epidemiology of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma in Chile: A Systematic Review and 24-Year Nationwide Interrupted Time-Series Analysis

  • Gustavo Sáenz-Ravello,
  • Paula Carrasco García,
  • Laura Sáenz-Ravello and
  • Elda L. Fisher

Craniomaxillofacial trauma (CMFt) poses a significant burden, yet in many countries the evidence base is fragmented across single-center hospital series without specialized registry. Using Chile as a case study, we demonstrate a dual-synthesis approa...

  • Article
  • Open Access
818 Views
10 Pages

Background: Accelerated bone healing in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) is well documented in long bone fractures but remains poorly studied in mandibular fractures. This study compared mandibular fracture healing rates in patients with an...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Facial Trauma Surgery)
  • Communication
  • Open Access
734 Views
7 Pages

Outcomes in Frontal Sinus Fracture Repair: A Comparative Analysis Between Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology (ENT)

  • Lasya P. Marla,
  • Caroline E. Baker,
  • Macy E. Mitchell,
  • Samuel Girian,
  • John A. Girotto and
  • Anna R. Carlson

This study conducts a comparative analysis of surgical outcomes in patients who underwent FSF repair by a plastic surgeon versus an ENT using a national database. A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients who underwent surgical treatment of...

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