Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Nov 1999
Review Historical ArticleA case for capnographic monitoring as a standard of care.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Oct 1999
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialThe effect of preoperative ondansetron on the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing outpatient dentoalveolar surgery and general anesthesia.
The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the efficacy of ondansetron in controlling postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) when used prophylactically in patients undergoing routine dentoalveolar surgery performed under general anesthesia. ⋯ Based on the results of this study, PONV occurred in approximately 20% of patients (20% for nausea, 8% for vomiting). With the types of anesthetic agents and techniques used in this investigation, there were no significant differences between ondansetron and placebo for prophylaxis against PONV.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Jun 1999
Factors influencing condylar position after the bilateral sagittal split osteotomy fixed with bicortical screws.
Multiple articles have discussed condylar position after bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO). However, previous studies have been limited to two-dimensional evaluation of condylar position. The purpose of this study was to evaluate change in condylar position after a BSSO fixed with bicortical screws using three-dimensional computed tomography to assess the factors that may influence the ultimate position of the condyle after surgery. ⋯ There are obvious changes in condyle position after a BSSO. These changes appear to be influenced mainly by factors other than amount of advancement, degree of proximal segment rotation, and shape of the mandible.