Browsing by Author "Morovic, Carmen Gloria"

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    Unusual Mandibular Distraction Complication in Two Neonatal Pierre Robin Sequence Patients
    (2022) Morovic, Carmen Gloria; Torres, Javier; Jorquera, Claudia
    The Pierre Robin sequence (PRS) is characterized by the triad of micrognathia, glossoptosis, and airway obstruction. Conservative management in Pierre Robin sequence consists of nasogastric tube feeding and positioning of the neonate (prone or lateral position) that facilitates the anterior position of the tongue or the application of continuous positive nasal pressure. In case of failure of this treatment, emergency tracheostomy and/or mandibular distraction must be performed. Mandibular distraction is a standard technique used by craniofacial surgeons to achieve an anteroposterior horizontal lengthening of the mandibular body, correcting the posterior position of the base of the tongue and thus retropharyngeal enlargement of the airway. The authors present 2 clinical cases of hypertrophy of the sublingual salivary glands with the use of mandibular distractors in SPR patients with severe airway obstruction.
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    Use of autologous platelet derivatives for secondary alveoloplasty in patients with cleft lip and palate: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
    (2021) Campolo González, Andrés Francisco; Heider Contreras, Claudia Andrea; Cañete Campos, Ismael Ignacio; Verdugo Paiva, María Francisca; Bravo Jeria, Rocío; Morovic, Carmen Gloria; Rada Giacamán, Gabriel Alejandro
    Objective: To assess the effectiveness and safety of autologous platelet derivatives, specifically platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), for secondary alveoloplasty in patients with cleft lip and palate. Eligibility criteria: We will include randomized trials evaluating the effect of autologous platelet derivatives on newly bone formed after secondary alveoloplasty in cleft lip and palate patients. Two reviewers will independently screen each study for eligibility, data extraction, and bias assessment using the Cochrane "risk of bias" tool. We will pool the results using meta-analysis and apply the GRADE system to assess the certainty of the evidence for each outcome. Data sources: A comprehensive search will include all relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs), the ongoing investigation reported in specialty congresses and trials regardless of language or ublication status (published, unpublished, in press, and progress). We will conduct searches in the following databases: Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), PUBMED, Embase, and LILACS. We will screen trial registries and other sources in order to identify articles that might have been missed in the electronic searches. Ethics and dissemination: As researchers will not access information that could identify an individual participant, obtaining ethical approval was waived.