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The Use Of Image Intensifier To Aid The Removal Of Impacted Fish Bone In The Tongue
Authors: Roslan A R , Ramli R 
Published: January 2025

Impaction of fish bones in the upper digestive tract often leads to devastating effect. In a society where fish is part of a staple diet, fish bone impaction commonly occurs, especially when the fish is not filleted before cooking.
Detection and localisation of the foreign body may present as a clinical as well as radiographic challenge to the clinician. We present here a case of fish bone embedded in the tongue, which was detected using a stereotactic method. The fish bone was successfully removed under general anaesthesia. The patient remained well on further follow up.
It can be concluded that the image intensifier is useful as an aid to locate deeply buried fish bones as well as other foreign body in the oral cavity.
Central Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma Of The Mandible
Authors: Mustafa Wan Mahadzir , Hin Lau Shin , Haron Mohd Roslan , Han Ng Kok 
Published: January 2025

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) comprises a small percentage of salivary gland neoplasm. Mandible is the commonest site for intraosseus MEC. Its rare occurrence often leads to clinical misdiagnosis of a cyst or benign odontogenic tumour such as ameloblastoma.
A case of central mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the mandible is described. The origin, classification and management of the case are discussed.
Nerve morbidity following surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molar
Authors: Nordin Rifqah , Tajuddin Nurkhairin , Ramli Nalisha Mohamed , Anuar Norsamihah , Ramli Roszalina 
Published: January 2025

Paraesthesia or anaesthesia is a well-documented complication following mandibular third molar surgery. This retrospective study was designed to investigate the occurrence of nerve morbidity following surgical removal of mandibular third molar and to determine the factors that may influence or contribute to it.
Records of 178 patients who attended the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia for removal of their mandibular wisdom teeth from January 1998 to December 2002 were selected. Results showed that 3.4% inferior alveolar nerve morbidity was noted in the form of temporary paraesthesia. Inferior alveolar nerve morbidity was greater with mesioangular impaction and when the teeth were removed under local anaesthesia. The mean age of patients with nerve morbidity was 32.2 years old.
Massive maxillofacial injuries from a tiger attack
Authors: Raman Rusdi Abd 
Published: January 2025

A rare case of severe maxillofacial trauma sustained as a result of tiger attack is presented.
A Malay gentleman was attacked by a tiger while tapping rubber in his estate in the District of Jeli in Kelantan. He sustained massive laceration wound on his face, fractured left zygomatic complex with detachment of the masseter and temporalis muscles. He also suffered injury to the left parotid gland and the facial nerve. The left zygomatic arch and prominence were repositioned and plated using 2.0 mm titanium osteosynthesis implants. The masseter muscle was reattached to its point of origin and the temporalis muscle to its point of insertion using resorbable Vicry 3/0 sutures. The severed parotid gland was repositioned and sutured. Postoperatively, salivary fistula developed which healed spontaneously. There was weakness on the muscles of facial expression supplied by temporal and mandibular branches of the facial nerve. The function of facial nerve improved but not completely.
Ten-year Review of Salivary Gland Tumours at Two Referral Centres in Malaysia
Authors: NP Kipli , WM Mustafa , KK Tay 
Published: January 2025

Objective:
To determine the pattern of occurrence of salivary gland tumours in Hospital Umum Sarawak and Hospital Kuala Lumpur over ten years.

Design:
Cross-sectional retrospective study.

Methods:
Medical records of patients presenting with tumours of the salivary glands in the two centres from 2000 to 2009 were reviewed. Demographic, clinical and histologic information data was analysed.

Results:
Overall there was higher frequency of malignant tumours (66.7%). Females were more frequently affected and 15/36 cases (41.7%) presented with malignant tumours. Indians (5.6%) showed low prevalence compared to Malays, Chinese and Bumiputera Sarawak. Bumiputera Sarawak were also more likely to present with malignant rather than benign salivary gland tumours with 8/10 tumours encountered being malignant.
Pleomorphic adenoma (30.6%) was the most common diagnosis. The most frequent malignancy was mucoepidermoid carcinoma (27.8%) followed by adenoid cystic carcinoma (16.6%) and adenocarcinoma not otherwise specified (13.9%), polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma, salivary duct carcinoma and carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma.
Majority of the tumours occurred on the maxilla/palate (21/36 cases) with malignant tumours comprising twice as many as benign tumours. Out of a total of 36 cases, only 4 cases involved the parotid glands.
Surgery was the primary mode of treatment followed by combination of surgery and radiotherapy. More than half the cases reported absence of disease upon last review. A third of the cases (11/36) were lost to follow-up.

Conclusion:
Females showed higher frequency of salivary gland tumours with preponderance for malignant tumours. There is racial variation with Indians presenting with low prevalence. Pleomorphic adenoma and mucoepidermoid carcinoma are the most common benign and malignant salivary gland tumours respectively. The main treatment option is surgery for both benign and malignant tumours. The authors proposed a larger scale study including other centres and standardized histopathological reporting for a true relative frequency of the distribution.
Oral Submucous Fibrosis
Authors: Goel Saurabh , Ahmed Junaid , Singh Mohit Pal , Nahar Prashant 
Published: January 2025

Background:
Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a precancerous condition associated with the use of betel/areca nut in various forms. It is characterized by restricted mouth opening, tongue protrusion and cheek rigidity.

Purpose:
To correlate the clinical staging with histopathological grading in OSMF patients.

Materials and Methods:
A hospital-based study was conducted on 100 OSMF cases. A detailed history of each patient was recorded along with clinical examination. Punch biopsy was performed for histopathological correlation. Clinical staging of the disease in terms of the ability to open one's mouth was correlated with histopathological grading.

Results:
The male to female ratio of OSMF cases was 5:1. All forms of areca nut products were associated with OSMF. Chewing of panmasala was associated with early presentation of OSMF as compared to chewing of other products of areca nut.

Conclusion:
In the present study, statistical analysis showed that there is no significant correlation between clinical staging and histopathological grading. The possibility of difference in the severity and extent of fibrosis in different regions of the oral mucosa and involved muscles were considered as contributory factors for this variation.
Ultrasound Monitoring of Distraction Wound
Authors: Sathyanarayanan R. 
Published: January 2025

Introduction:
Ultrasound has been shown to be a noninvasive efficient and inexpensive way to evaluate distraction wound healing. Other methods include clinical examination, plain radiographs, computed tomography, dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). These techniques are expensive and obligate the patient to serial radiation exposure. The purpose of this study was to confirm the feasibility of ultrasound to evaluate mandibular distraction wound.

Materials and Methods:
Distraction devices were placed via submandibular incision in ten patients. The protocol consisted of 5 day latency and distraction rates of 1mm/day. Ultrasound and radiographs were used to evaluate the distraction wound during third and fifth week of fixation.

Results:
Plain radiographs taken during third and fifth week of fixation showed that desired gap was achieved and maintained. Ultrasound showed regions of new bone formation in the distraction wound.

Conclusion:
The result of the present study indicates that ultrasound is potentially useful for the assessment of bone formation in distraction wound which favours early removal of the distractor rather than waiting till the plain radiographs reveal new evidence of bone formation.
Oral squamous cell carcinoma in young patients
Authors: Jalil Norma Abd , Maarof Fadzira 
Published: January 2025

Introduction:
Oral squamous cell carcinoma accounts as a major oncological problem worldwide. It commonly affects elderly men and rarely occurred in young patients. This study evaluated the clinical and pathological findings, treatment and outcome of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) in patients aged 40 years old and below in our centre.

Methodology:
Patients with OSCC treated at Queen Elizabeth Hospital from 2003 to August 2013 were identified. The medical files were reviewed and data were collected. Results: There were 12 patients with slight female preponderance (female-male ratio 1.4: 1) and the tongue (75%) was the common site affected. Most of the patients had risk factors and only four patients did not. Five patients were treated with surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy, four patients received surgical treatment only, one patient underwent chemotherapy, one patient received palliative treatment and one patient refused any form of treatment. At the time of analysis, 4 patients are still under follow up.

Conclusion:
Although oral cancer in young patient is rare, most of our patients were diagnosed at advanced stage. It is strongly recommended to increase public awareness and more intensive screening programme to prevent OSCC with early detection and early treatment intervention.
Untreated Mandibular Condyle Fracture Resulting in TMJ Ankylosis in A Child
Authors: Lee JJK , Lee CW 
Published: January 2025

Management of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis in children has always been fraught with challenges for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. The most common cause of TMJ ankylosis remains an undiagnosed or untreated condyle fracture of the mandible. Various treatment modalities have been discussed in the literature, the two most common b eing the gap arthroplasty (GA) and interpositional arthroplasty (IA).
In our case here, a 10 year old boy presented with complaint of inability to open his mouth after suffering a fall on his chin when he was 8 months of age. Investigations revealed a radiopaque mass at the left TMJ region signifying a complete bony ankylosis. Following a gap arthroplasty procedure, his mouth opening increased from 1mm to 20mm. He was subsequently put on a strict physiotherapy and jaw exercise regime. At final review 6 months post-op, his mouth opening was noted to have stabilised at 20mm.
TMJ ankylosis is an unfortunate, though rare, sequelae of traumatic injury to the mandibular condyle. Early diagnosis and subsequent close monitoring through regular follow up is essential to prevent or reduce the likelihood of an ankylosis developing. The treatment modality, be it GA or IA, should, first of all, provide sufficient passive opening and secondly, be supplemented with an aggressive regime of jaw exercises. However, all patients and parents should be warned of the possibility of reankylosis and be kept under strict follow up.
A Simple and Lightweight Browser-based 3-Dimensional Visualization Tool
Authors: Nazimi Abd Jabar , Nabil Syed , Ramli Roszalina 
Published: January 2025

Objectives:
This study aimed to describe a method of using a simple and lightweight browser-based visualization tool for viewing of a 3-dimensional (3D) reconstructed computed tomography (CT) image based on set of Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) data.

Methods:
First, the DICOM data was imported and converted into Standard Tessellation Language (stl) in binary format. Next, it is uploaded to a web-based viewing tool prepared using the HyperText Markup Language (HTML) script licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution.

Results:
Large DICOM datasets could be used in the stl format on a simple, lightweight online visualization tool for 3D viewing. It uses the drag and drop feature and does not require any program installation. No plugin or file upload is required.

Conclusion:
This simple technique showed the merit of a simple, lightweight internet script for easy 3D online viewing. It provides advantages in the form of portability, no software requirement as well as handling of a relatively small size of data. However, although it is deemed sufficient for online 3D viewing, clinicians should be aware that this method only serves as a visualization platform and may not replace the actual need for radiological assessment, both in 2 or 3 dimensional environments as it may require further validation processes. Nevertheless, this technique may serve as a unique platform for 3D image viewing for daily use by clinicians and for communicating with their patients.
Dental implant in the rehabilitation of an adult cleft patient
Authors: Mustafa Wan Mahadzir , Ibrahim Ariffien 
Published: January 2025

Introduction:
Successful dental rehabilitation of the cleft lip and palate patient can be difficult to achieve without careful planning and sustained effort. A case is reported where tertiary osteoplasty using cancellous autogenous iliac bone graft was performed as dental implant site development prior to restoration. This was followed by the insertion of a root analogue dental implant and later the provision of suprastructure. Good long term results were obtained in this case. The success of this case supports the use of iliac bone to enhance alveolar ridge width prior to dental implant placement in a skeletally mature patient. A dental implant placed in the bone grafted area of a cleft patient is an effective long-term solution to replace missing upper lateral incisor tooth in an adult patient with alveolar cleft.
Host immune response as predictive and prognostic indicators for oral cancer
Authors: Rean Wong Gou , Ramanathan Anand , Shirney Lim , Zulkipli Luqman Hakim Bin , Chun Tan Guan , Azmin Wan Nur Aishah Binti Wan , Zain Rosnah Binti 
Published: January 2025

The prognostic value of tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) and lymphocytic host response (LHR) in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) remains controversial. The aim of this study was to investigate the prognostic value of TIL and LHR levels in OSCC and explore the LHR role in the development of oral cancer by assessing the association of LHR patterns in OPMD and OSCC.

Methods:
This study examined 40 OSCC and 19 OPMD Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded (FFPE) tissues from Malaysian Oral Cancer Database and Tissue Bank System (MOCDTBS) coordinated by Oral Cancer Research and Coordinating Centre, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya (OCRCC-UM). The predictor variables were the TIL level and LHR pattern. The main outcome assessment parameter was overall survival.

Result:
Nineteen (19) OSCC tissues (47.5%) showed high level of TIL, eleven (11) OSCC tissues (27.5%) and three (3) OPMD tissues (15.8%) showed strong LHR pattern. Strong and intermediate LHR profile is associated with OSCC (p<0.01) in comparison to OPMD. Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that both strong LHR and high TIL were prognostic factors for overall survival (p=0.020 and p=0.014 respectively)

Conclusion:
Both LHR and TIL showed its potential as prognostic indicators for OSCC in this study. However, their role as independent prognostic indicators is yet to be shown in this preliminary study, thus recommending future studies to explore this aspect of research with a larger sample size.
Про­цессуальные проблемы и противоречия в практике привлечения субъектов предпринимательской деятельности к административной ответственности
Authors: Анискина Н.В. , Мигачев Ю.И. , Крылова Е.С. 
Published: January 2025

В статье осуществлен анализ основных процессуальных про­блем и противоречий, возникающих в правоприменительной практике арби­тражных судов и судов общей юрисдикции при решении вопроса о подсуд­ности дел об административных правонарушениях по ч. 1 ст. 14.1 КоАП РФ. Сформулированы предложения по совершенствованию действующего зако­нодательства в части формирования единого подхода в вопросах опреде­ления подсудности дел, связанных с осуществлением предпринимательской деятельности без государственной регистрации или без специального раз­решения (лицензии), а также ужесточением санкций за нарушения, предус­мотренные ч. 1 ст. 14.1 КоАП РФ.
The article analyzes key procedural problems and contradictions that arise in the law enforcement practice of arbitration courts and courts of general jurisdiction when deciding on the jurisdiction of cases of administrative offenses under Part 1 of Article 14.1 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation. Proposals are formulated to improve current legislation in terms of forming a unified approach to determining jurisdiction of cases related to the conduct of business without state registration or without a special permit (license), as well as tightening the sanctions provided for violations provided for in Part 1 of Article 14.1 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation.
Ротация на государственной службе: отдельные проблемы теории и практики
Authors: Малкова Л.Л. , Сизов Д.О. 
Published: January 2025

В статье рассматриваются теоретико-правовые и приклад­ные вопросы ротации кадров на государственной службе. Анализируется понятие ротации кадров и ее особенности, раскрываются правовые основы данного института, приведена классификация видов ротации кадров, рас­смотрен зарубежный опыт применения кадровой технологии. В статье при­ведены результаты анкетного опроса государственных служащих о ротации кадров, перечислены проблемные вопросы в данной области и предложения по совершенствованию исследуемого правового института.
The article deals with theoretical, legal and applied issues of personnel rotation in the civil service. The concept of personnel rotation and its features are analyzed, legal foundations of this institution are revealed, types of personnel rotation are classified, and foreign experience in the application of personnel technology is considered. The article presents results of the questionnaire survey of civil servants, problematic issues in the field of rotation and proposals for improving the legal institution under study.
Административный контроль приме­нения дискреционных полномочий в сфере соблюдения прав осужденных
Authors: Нагорных Р.В. 
Published: January 2025

В статье обосновывается вывод о том, что положение осуж­денных напрямую зависит не только от справедливости правосудия, но и от законности применения дискреционных полномочий должностными лицами пенитенциарных учреждений. Использование дискреционных полномочий без надлежащей ответственности и контроля приводит к фактическим нару­шениям прав человека. В свою очередь постепенное внедрение в пенитен­циарную практику моделей, способствующих большей транспарентности и ответственности персонала в принятии решений, поможет достичь баланса между необходимостью обеспечения внутреннего порядка и уважения прав каждого осужденного.
The article substantiates the conclusion that the situation of convicts directly depends not only on the fairness of justice, but also on the legality of the use of discretionary powers by officials of penitentiary institutions. The use of discretionary powers without proper responsibility and control leads to actual violations of human rights. In turn, the gradual introduction into penitentiary practice of models that promote greater transparency and responsibility of staff in decision- making will help to achieve a balance between the need to ensure internal order and respect for the rights of each convict.
Существуют ли различия между соблю­дением норм криминальной субкультуры и деятельностью запрещенной экс­тремистской организации «АУЕ»* в местах лишения свободы?
Authors: Агарков А.В. 
Published: January 2025

В статье рассматривается структура ячейки признанного экс­тремистским международного общественного движения «АУЕ»*, деятель­ность которого запрещена на территории Российской Федерации. Постав­лена и проанализирована выявленная в ходе судебных разбирательств по уголовным делам, связанным с деятельностью «АУЕ»*, проблема разграни­чения исторически сложившихся норм криминальной субкультуры и идео­логии преступного мира, являющихся основой деятельности «АУЕ»*. Даны рекомендации по разрешению указанной проблемы, которые могут быть ис­пользованы в ходе уголовного судопроизводства.
The article considers a structure of the cell of the extremist international social movement "AUE"*, whose activities are prohibited on the territory of the Rus­sian Federation. The problem of distinguishing historically established norms of criminal subculture and the criminal world ideology, which is the basis of "AUE"* activities, identified during the trials in criminal cases related to "AUE"* activities, is analyzed. The author presents recommendations for resolution of this problem which can be used in the course of criminal proceedings.
Организация профилактической дея­тельности с осужденными при обеспечении безопасности учреждений уго­ловно-исполнительной системы
Authors: Ковалев О.Г. 
Published: January 2025

В статье рассматриваются содержание и особенности про­филактической деятельности с осужденными как средство обеспечения без­опасности УИС, роль пенитенциарных психологов, начальников отрядов, воспитателей, представителей оперативных, режимных и надзорных подраз­делений учреждений УИС в ее проведении. Поднимаются вопросы органи­зации взаимодействия сотрудников при осуществлении общей пенитенциар­ной и оперативно-розыскной профилактики, реализации основных ее видов (групповой и индивидуальной), современных приемов, методов и технологий для обеспечения безопасности в УИС.
The article considers the content and features of preventive activities with convicts as a means of ensuring safety of the penitentiary system, the role of penitentiary psychologists, heads of detachments, educators, representatives of law enforcement intelligence, regime and supervisory departments of penitentiary institutions in its implementation. The author raises the questions of organizing interaction of employees in the implementation of general penitentiary and law enforcement intelligence prevention, its main types (group and individual), modern techniques, methods and technologies to ensure security in the penal system.