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A F Markus

Publications and source records attributed to A F Markus.

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PubMed1993

Submandibular gland surgery: an audit of clinical findings, pathology and postoperative morbidity.

A series of 86 patients who underwent submandibular gland surgery were reviewed retrospectively. Of the 92 glands excised, non-neoplastic disease accounted for 96% of cases. Preoperative clinical findings were inconsistent such that early surgery should be considered for an enlarged non-tender submandibular gland. The incidence of temporary paresis of the lower branches of the facial nerve was 36% with full recovery, on average, 4 months after surgery. The low 'non-identification' approach to the submandibular gland appears to be the technique which offers the least likelihood of permanent damage to the lower branches of the facial nerve.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1992

Facial balance in cleft lip and palate. I. Normal development and cleft palate.

A full understanding of balanced facial growth, based on a complete knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the region, is essential if cleft lip and palate is to be treated successfully. The cleft abnormality is the cause of underdevelopment and subsequent loss of function. Cleft surgery must aim to restore normal anatomy and physiology with emphasis on muscle reconstruction of the lip and soft palate if normal facial development is to be achieved.

Adult↗
PubMed1992

Facial balance in cleft lip and palate. II. Cleft lip and palate and secondary deformities.

The cleft abnormality is the cause of underdevelopment and subsequent loss of function. Primary cleft surgery and surgery to correct the secondary deformities of previous non-functional repair should aim to restore normal anatomy and physiology, with an emphasis on muscle reconstruction of the lip and soft palate if normal facial development is to be encouraged.

Cleft Lip↗
PubMed1991

Internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint: an audit of clinical findings, arthrography and surgical treatment.

Forty seven patients who underwent double contrast video-arthrography followed by surgery for internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint were reviewed retrospectively. Of the 50 joints assessed, arthrography demonstrated 39 (78%) with irreducible meniscal displacement and 11 (22%) with reducible displacement. Clinical findings were found to be unreliable in demonstrating the degree of internal derangement: 49% of irreducible meniscal displacements presented with clicking and only 20% with loss of click. The importance of video-arthrography is emphasised. Surgery for internal derangement proved successful. It is proposed that patients who have clinical evidence suggestive of irreducible meniscal displacement and have disabling symptoms should undergo early video-arthrography and be offered surgical correction.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1980

A clinical trial of Suprofen and aspirin in post-operative dental pain.

A double-blind trial comparing the analgesic efficacy of Suprofen 200 mg with aspirin 750 mg was carried out on 120 patients. There was no statistical difference between the two, though Suprofen had fewer side effects and could be used in circumstances where aspirin is contra-indicated.

Adolescent↗