[Featured Article] The management of perioperative pain in craniosynostosis repair: a systematic literature review of the current practices and guidelines for the future
Craniosynostosis is a condition characterized by a premature fusion of one or more cranial sutures. The surgical repair of craniosynostosis causes significant pain for the child. A key focus of craniosynostosis repair is developing effective strategies to manage perioperative pain. This study aimed to review perioperative pain control strategies for craniosynostosis repair systematically.
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[Featured Article] Therapeutic effects of sialendoscopy for diagnosis and treatment of hyposalivation patients: a retrospective study
Hyposalivation is disease with multiple symptoms. This disease is hard to be diagnosed and to be treated, and there are not enough clinical protocols to cure the disease. In this study, we propose our own treatment protocols which aim not only to cure the disease but also to care for the disease-related symptoms.
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Call for Papers: 3D technology for Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is please to announce a new thematic series on "3D technology for Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery". The series, which will include invited reviews as well as non-commissioned content, aims to publish the latest scientific research associated with this topic and will be guest edited by Prof. Garagiola Umberto (University of Milan) and Prof. Kang-Min Ahn (University of Ulsan). Please submit your article via the journal's Editorial Manager submission site. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Journal Editorial Office assistant through the "Contact Us" link in Editorial Manager.
For more information about the thematic series please check the page here.
COVID-19 and impact on peer review
As a result of the significant disruption that is being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic we are very aware that many researchers will have difficulty in meeting the timelines associated with our peer review process during normal times. Please do let us know if you need additional time. Our systems will continue to remind you of the original timelines but we intend to be highly flexible at this time.