Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to M C Gaukroger.
Implant-supported single-tooth crowns are suitable alternative restorations to partial dentures and bridges. A number of systems have been developed to create a good aesthetic result without the display of the standard titanium abutment traditionally used in restorations with complete fixed prostheses supported by titanium endosseous implants. This paper reviews two such systems.
This paper describes a method of tracheostomy using a percutaneous dilatational technique. The authors report their experience of 50 elective cases and discuss the technique as an alternative to formal surgical tracheostomy. They suggest that the lower complication rate associated with the percutaneous dilatational method makes feasible its extended use in elective head and neck surgery.
A method of closing the radial forearm free flap donor site defect with a defatted, full-thickness skin graft is described. Its advantages of improved patient mobilization, protection of tendons, and cosmesis are discussed with reference to 16 consecutive patients treated over a period of 1 year.
A case of complete dysphagia, requiring surgical intervention, which occurred following bimaxillary osteotomy is described. A brief resume of the relevant anatomy and physiology is included with a discussion of the possible aetiology of this complication.
A case of cervicofacial necrotising fasciitis is reported. The resulting treatment was successful but disfiguring. The diagnosis and management of this condition is discussed with particular regard to features which might allow earlier diagnosis.