Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery and Lippincott Williams & Wilkins are proud to announce their partnership with the Chinese Craniomaxillofacial Society (CCMFS) to translate the Journal into Chinese. Full translations of select articles and abstracts are now available online. Please click on the article titles below to view the translated articles or abstracts.

September 2015 Issue

Assessment of Head Shape by Craniofacial Teams: Structuring Practice Parameters to Optimize Efficiency

Endonasal Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Approach toLesions of the Sellar Region in Pediatric Patients

Guidelines for Care of Patients With the Diagnoses of Craniosynostosis: Working Group on Craniosynostosis

Importance of a Guideline on Craniosynostosis for Patients and Parents, Caregivers, Insurance Companies, and Government

Pediatric Cranial Vault Fractures: Analysis of Demographics, Injury Patterns, andFactors Predictive of Mortality

Pterygoid Plate Fractures: Not Limited to Le Fort Fractures

Speech Articulatory Characteristics of Individuals With Dentofacial Deformity

Treating Parry-Romberg Syndrome Using Three-Dimensional Scanning and Printing and the Anterolateral Thigh Dermal Adipofascial Flap

July 2014 Issue

The Art of Moving and Thinking Forward in the Matrix Specialization of Surgery

Combined Use of an Anterolateral Thigh Flap and Rapid Prototype Modeling to Reconstruct Maxillary Oncologic Resections and Midface Defects

The Use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in the Postoperative Assessment of Orbital Wall Fracture Reconstruction

Comparison of Bone Dust With Other Types of Bone Grafts for Cranioplasty

A Comparative Study of Anterior Cranial Vault Distraction Versus Remodeling

Neuropsychologic Outcomes in Patients Treated for Complex Maxillofacial Trauma

Aesthetic Sideburn Reconstruction With an Expanded Reversed Temporoparieto-occipital Scalp Flap

Postoperative Outcomes of Anophthalmic Socket Reconstruction Using an Autologous Buccal Mucosa Graft

Computed Tomography Imaging Findings of Craniofacial Fibrous Dysplasia

Analysis of Digital Measures of Cranial Vault Asymmetry for Assessment of Plagiocephaly

Incidence of Lower Eyelid Complications After a Transconjunctival Approach: Influence of Repeated Incisions

May 2014

Management of Neglected Periorbital Squamous Cell Carcinoma Requiring Orbital Exenteration

Priorities for the Education of Members of the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgery

Cartilage-Sparing Techniques Versus Percutaneous Adjustable Closed Otoplasty for Prominent Ear Deformity

Intraoral Zygoma Reduction Using L-shaped Osteotomy

Airway Statuses and Nasopharyngeal Airway Use for Airway Obstruction in Syndromic Craniosynostosis

Evaluation of Cranial Bone Transport Distraction With and Without Adipose Grafting

March 2014

Unfavorable, Unintended, Unusual or Just Trendy Outcomes That We Have to Live With

Association Between Cyclooxygenase-2 Gene Polymorphisms and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Risk

Construction and Validation of the Midsagittal Reference Plane Based on the Skull Base Symmetry for Three-Dimensional Cephalometric Craniofacial Analysis

Improving Speech Outcomes After Failed Palate Repair: Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Conversion Furlow Palatoplasty

Mandibular Distraction in Hemifacial Microsomia Is Not a Permanent Treatment: A Long-term Evaluation

Hemimandibular Hyperplasia: Classification and Treatment Algorithm Revisited

Lateralized Differences in Olfactory Function and Olfactory Bulb Volume Relate to Nasal Septum Deviation

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation of Fetal Maxillary Sinuses

One-Stage Treatment to Condylar Osteochondroma Combined With Secondary Jaw Bone Deformities by Sliding Vertical Ramus Osteotomy and Mandibular Contouring

One-Year Volume Stability of Human Facial Defects Filled With a β-Tricalcium Phosphate–Hydroxyl Apatite Mixture (Atlantik)

November 2013 Issue

Accuracy of Upper Jaw Positioning With Intermediate Splint Fabrication After Virtual Planning in Bimaxillary Orthognathic Surgery

Augmented Corticotomy-Assisted Presurgical Orthodontics of Class III Malocclusions: A Cephalometric and Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Study

Comparison of Orbital Volume Obtained by Tomography and Rapid Prototyping

Facial Fractures of the Upper Craniofacial Skeleton Predict Mortality and Occult Intracranial Injury After Blunt Trauma: An Analysis

Fractures of the Pediatric Zygoma: A Review of the Clinical Trends, Management Strategies, and Outcomes Associated With Zygomatic Fractures in Children

Is There an Effect of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome on Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Parameters in Patients With Craniofacial Anomalies?

Rainbow Graft: A Technique for the Replacement of the Lower Lateral Cartilages, Improvement of Tip Projection, and Correction of External Nasal Valve Dysfunction

Scintigraphic and Histopathologic Evaluation of Combined Bone Grafts

The Impact of a Parent Liaison at a Major Craniofacial Center

The New Era of Scientific Information Systems Change; or Just a Natural Evolution in the Works

September 2013 Issue

A Psychological Analysis of the Korean Mothers of Cleft Lip and Palate Patients: Screening for Psychological Counseling and Neuropsychiatric Treatment
Association of Facial Asymmetry and Nasal Septal Deviation in Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction in East Asians
Condylar Repositioning in Bilateral Sagittal Split Ramus Osteotomy With Centric Relation Bite
Culture and Identification of Human Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells From Alveolar Ridge Dental Implant Site
Ethics, Safety and Excellence as a Future Slogan That Need Approprition
Evaluation of Stability Changes in Magnesium-Incorporated Titanium Implants in the Early Healing Period
Influence of Acidic Fibroblast Growth Factor on Bone Regeneration in Experimental Cranial Defects Using Spongostan and Bio-Oss as Protein Carriers
Odontogenic Tumors
Suitable Indication for the Application of Distract ion Osteogenesis: Occipital Enlargement for Lambdoid Synostosis
The Contribution of Computed Tomography to Nasal Septoplasty

July 2013 Issue

Alteration of Maxillary and Mandibular Growth of Adult Patients With Unoperated Isolated Cleft Palate

Bone Repair is Influenced by Different Particle Sizes of Anorganic Bovine Bone Matrix A Histologic and Radiographic Study In Vivo

Boston Bombing A Surgical View of Lessons Learned

Change of the Orbital Volume Ratio in Pure Blow-out

Comparative Study of Cranial Anthropometric Measurement by Traditional Calipers to Computed Tomography and Three-dimensional Photogrammetry

Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing in Craniosynosto sis Surgery

Evaluation of 3 Different Registration Techniques in Image-Guided Bimaxillary Surgery

Influence of Partial Massete r Muscle Resection Along With Reducti on of Mandibular Angle

Influence of Platelet-Rich Fibrin on Alveolar Ridge Preservation

May 2013 Issue

Too Much Reaction and Very Little Action

An Analysis of Pure Blowout Fractures and Associated Ocular Symptoms

Effect of Infrared Laser in the Prevention and Treatment of Paresthesia in Orthognathic Surgery

Computed Tomographic Dimensions of the Lacrimal Gland in Healthy Orbits

Surgical Considerations in Secondary Rhinoplasty for Effective Correction of an Asymmetric Nostril

Influence of Pigments and Pigmenting Methods on Color Stability of Different Silicone Maxillofacial Elastomers After 1-Year Dark Storage

Three-Dimensional Analysis of Soft Tissue Changes in Full-Face View After Surgical Correction of Skeletal Class III Malocclusion

Evaluation of Hyperactivity, Attention Deficit, and Impulsivity Before and After Adenoidectomy/Adenotonsillectomy Surgery

Long-Term Outcome Assessment of Closed Treatment of Mandibular Fractures

Modified Leclerc Blocking Procedure With Miniplates and Temporal Fascial Flap for Recurrent Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation

Presurgical Motivations, Self-Esteem, and Oral Health of Orthognathic Surgery Patients

March 2013 Issue

Variation in Calvarial Bone Healing Capacity: A Clinical Study on the Effects of BMP-2-Hydrogel or Bone Autograft Treatments at Different Cranial Locations

Autologous Fat Grafting in Lip Reconstruction Following Hemangioma Treatment

Surgical Treatment of Auricular Malignancies When the Anterior or Posterior Skin Is Intact

Bone Formation in Algae-Derived and Synthetic Calcium Phosphates With or Without Poloxamer

Reconstruction of Extensive Lip and Perioral Defects After Tumor Excision

Digital Design and Individually Fabricated Titanium Implants for the Reconstruction of Traumatic Zygomatico-Orbital Defects

Intracortical Versus Anteromedial Approach for Iliac Crest Bone Harvesting in Preprosthetic Surgery: A Randomized Prospective Clinical Trial

Efficacy of a Single Preoperative Dose of Pregabalin for Postoperative Pain After Septoplasty

Correction of Deformational Plagiocephaly in Early Infancy Using the Plagio Cradle Orthotic

January 2013 Issue

Conversation in Humility

Joseph E. Murray—A Living Legend

The Microenvironment of Wound Healing

Lessons in Leadership Learned From Dr. Murray

Improving the Quality of Life of Patients Through Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery

Secondary Effects of Botulinum Toxin Injections Into Salivary Glands for the Management of Pediatric Drooling

Joseph Murray as Mentor

Feminizing Genitoplasty: A Proven Technique

From the Brigham to the Bush: Carrying the Inspiration of Dr. Joseph E. Murray for Humanitarian Surgical Care to the World’s "Bottom Billion"

How Surgical Innovation Reduced Death and Suffering From Prostate Cancer

Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation

Antibiotic Selection for Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Mandible Fractures

November 2012 Issue

Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery: The Future Is Definitely on the Forward Mode

Characterization of Midface Fractures Incurred in Recent Wars

Increasing Bony Contact and Overlap With Computer-Designed Offset Cuts in Free Fibula Mandible Reconstruction

Presurgical Nasoalveolar Molding Orthopedic Treatment Improves the Outcome of Primary Cheiloplasty of Unilateral Complete Cleft Lip and Palate, as Assessed by Naris Morphology and Cleft Gap

Incidence of Postoperative Velopharyngeal Insufficiency in Late Palate Repair

Effect of Direct Electric Current on Parietal Bone Osteogenesis

Soft Tissue Facial Morphometry Before and After Total Oral Rehabilitation With Implant-Supported Prostheses

Reconstruction of Postinfected Scalp Defects Using Latissimus Dorsi Perforator and Myocutaneous Free Flaps

Role of Allergy in Primary Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction

Reconstruction of Full-Thickness Nasal Alar Defects Using Cartilage-Supported Nonfolded Nasolabial Flaps

Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 Use for Maxillary Reconstruction in Cleft Lip and Palate Patients

September 2012 Issue

Craniofacial Principles in Face Transplantation

Bone Healing in Critical-Size Defects Treated With Immediate Transplant of Fragmented Autogenous White Adipose Tissue

Changing Epidemiology of Nonsyndromic Craniosynostosis and Revisiting the Risk Factors

Analysis of Morbidity and Mortality in Surgical Management of Craniosynostosis

Association Between PAX9 Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms and Nonsyndromic Cleft Lip With or Without Cleft Palate

Involvement of the Sphenosquamosal Suture for Unilateral Coronal Synostosis

Pediatric Facial Fractures: Occurrence of Concussion and Relation to Fracture Patterns

Management of Zygomatic Complex Residual Deformity Due to War in Iraq

July 2012 Issue

Forces Charging the Orbital Floor After Orbital Trauma

New Approach for the Surgico-Orthodontic Treatment of Hemifacial Microsomia

Scleral Perforation Complicating Titanium Mesh Plaque in Orbital Blowout Fracture

Endoscopic Endonasal Approach of the Medial Intraconal Space: CT Analysis of the Anatomic Relation Between Paranasal Structures and Orbital Contents

Impact of Smoking on p65 Nuclear Factor κB, p38 Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase, and Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase Expression Levels in Oral Mucosa

Impact of Septoplasty on Mean Platelet Volume Levels in Patients With Marked Nasal Septal Deviation

Spring-Assisted Cranioplasty for Bicoronal Synostosis

Influence of Helmet Use in Facial Trauma and Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury Victims of Motorcycle Accidents

Binder Syndrome

May 2012 Issue

Has Decreased Visual Acuity Associated With Blunt Trauma at the Emergency Department Recovered?

Fat Injections for the Treatment of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

Bony Engineering Using Time-Release Porous Scaffolds to Provide Sustained Growth Factor Delivery

AlloDerm Revision for Failed Pharyngoplasty

Quantitative Computed Tomography and Cranial Burr Holes: A Model to Evaluate the Quality of Cranial Reconstruction in Humans

September 2009 Issue

Tbx22 Expressions During Palatal Development in Fetuses with Glucocorticoid-/Alcohol-Induced C57BL/6N Cleft Palates

Nasal Tip Complications of Primary Cleft Lip Nasoplasty

Hypopharyngeal Reconstruction Using Remnant Narrow Pharyngeal Wall as Omega-Shaped Radial Forearm Free Flap

Airway Analysis: With Bilateral Distraction of the Infant Mandible

Anthropometric Measurement and Analysis of the External Nasal Soft Tissue in 119 Young Han Chinese Adults

Cleft Lip and Palate: A Descriptive Comparative, Retrospective, and Prospective Study of Patients with Cleft Deformities Managed at 2 Hospitals in Kenya

Open Approach Via the Nasal Dorsum with Dermal Graft for Bifid Nose

Course and Distribution of the Lingual Nerve in the Ventral Tongue Region: Anatomical Considerations for a Frenectomy

Volumetric Assessment of Lateral Pterygoid Muscle in Unilateral Chewing: A Stereologic Study

Modified Design of Cupid's Bow in the Repair of Unilateral Microform Cleft Lip: In Case of Deficient Distance between the Midline and the Cleft Side Cupid's Bow Peak

Consideration of Median Cleft Lip with Frenulum Labii Superior

Cleft Palate in Pfeiffer Syndrome

Cumulative Frequency Distribution in East Asian Facial Widths Using the Facial Golden Mask

Cleft Lip and Palate: Current Status from the Literature and Our Experience

Surgical Management of Craniofacial and Skull Base Rhabdomyosarco mas

Evaluation of a Single Miniplate Use in Treatment of Zygomatic Bone Fracture

Endoscopic Removal Technique of a Huge Ethmoido-Orbital Osteoma

Incidence of Otitis Media in Children with Deformational Plagiocephaly

Acquired Entropin Associated with the Transconjunctival Incision for Facial Fracture Management

Le Fort I Osteotomy to Correct Malocclusion after Reconstruction of the Maxilla with the Free Fibula Flap

Evaluation of Effects on Bone Tissue of Different Osteotomy Techniques

Sudden Rupture of the Internal Maxillary Artery Causing Pseudoaneurysm (Mandibular Part) Secondary to Subcondylar Mandible Fracture

Staged Reconstruction for Adult Complete Treacher Collins Syndrome

Variations of Endoscopic and Open Repair of Metopic Craniosynostosis

Osteogenesis Mechanism of Chitosan-Coated Calcium Sulfate Pellets on the Restoration of Segmental Bone Defects

Plating in Microvascular Reconstruction of the Mandible: Can Fixation Be Too Rigid?

Long-Term Results in the Bilateral Cleft Lip Repair by Mulliken's Method

Endoscopic Maxillary Sinus Lift without Vestibular Mucosal Incision or Bone Graft

Mandibular Deformities: Single-Vector Distraction Techniques for a Multivector Problem

Stereolithography: A Method for Planning the Surgical Correction of the Hypertelorism

Nonorthodontic Orthognathic Surgery

Double Scalping Flap: A Versatile Technique in Scalp Reconstruction

Microscopic Minimally Invasive Approach to Nonsyndromic Craniosynostosis

Use of Bone Morphogenetic Proteins in Sinus Augmentation Procedure

Stereological Evaluation of Laryngeal Cancers Using Computed Tomography Via the Cavalieri Method: Correlation between Tumor Volume and Number of Neck Lymph Node Metastases

Anatomic Examination of the Upper Head of the Lateral Pterygoid Muscle Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Clinical Data

Reconstruction of Skull Defects: Currently Available Materials

Hyperbaric Oxygen: Therapy for Patients with Maxillofacial Implants ?

Self-Assembling Peptide Nanofiber Scaffolds, Platelet-Rich Plasma, and Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Injectable Bone Regeneration with Tissue Engineering

An Enhanced Strength Retention Poly(Glycolic Acid)-Poly(L-Lactic Aid) Copolymer for Internal Fixation: In Vitro Characterization of Hydrolysis

Calcium Aluminate, RGD-Modified Calcium Aluminate, and β-Tricalcium Phosphate Implants in a Calvarial Defect

Transforming Growth Factor-β Isoforms and the Induction of Bone Formation: Implications for Reconstructive Craniofacial Surgery

Effect of Electromagnetic Field Induced by Radio Frequency Waves at 900 to 1800 MHz on Bone Mineral Density of Illiac Bone Wings

Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-4 (BMP-4) - Stimulated Cell Differentation and Bone Formation within the Expanding Calvarial Suture in Rats

Treatment of Alveolar Cleft Performing a Pyramidal Pocket and an Autologous Bone Grafting

Techniques on Modeling the Vascularized Free Fibula Flap in Mandibular Reconstruction

Coronal Incision with Preserved Temporoparietal Fascia