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W N Maimon

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Nonfunctioning parathyroid carcinoma.

Parathyroid carcinoma is a rare clinical entity accounting for only 4 per cent of all cases of parathyroid neoplasia. Nonfunctioning parathyroid carcinoma is even rarer. Previously, virtually all patients with these lesions were treated for a nonspecific neck mass. However, in the present case, a preoperative diagnosis of nonfunctioning parathyroid carcinoma was made based on the technetium pertechnetate/thallium 201 subtraction scan. The authors report on the 14th case of nonfunctioning parathyroid carcinoma, a review of the literature, and guidelines for the preoperative and operative evaluation of neck masses suspected to be parathyroid carcinoma.

Adult

Lidocaine v bupivacaine in facial plastic surgery. A clinical trial.

The ideal local anesthetic agent for facial plastic surgery should have rapid onset, good surgical anesthesia, and reasonably long duration. The purpose of this prospective, randomized, double-blind study was to compare 1% lidocaine hydrochloride with 1:200,000 epinephrine with 0.5% bupivacaine hydrochloride with 1:200,000 epinephrine, a newer, longer-acting local anesthetic, in different facial operations. The results suggest that bupivacaine is an effective and safe agent for these procedures.

Adolescent

Management of acute alcohol withdrawal.

The relationship between maxillofacial trauma and alcohol abuse has been well documented. The onset of acute alcohol withdrawal following the injury can seriously complicate and compromise the treatment of the maxillofacial injuries as well as be potentially lethal for the patient. A clear understanding of the biochemistry, development, signs and symptoms, and management of acute alcohol withdrawal is necessary for the oral and maxillofacial surgeon.

Adult