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2 articles for “maxillary mucormycosis”
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Speech, Swallowing, and Hearing Characteristics in a Patient with Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral Mucormycosis Post COVID-19 Infection: A Case Study
Abstract: Mucormycosis is the third invasive mycosis caused by a growing number of members of the Mucorales; but recently, Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral Mucormycosis has been frequently reported in individuals with COVID-19. The affected areas must be surgically removed to inhibit the spread of illness. Due to the surgical removal of infected areas, individuals with Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral Mucormycosis may develop speech and swallowing issues. Along with speech and swallowing issues, hearing loss was also reported …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 58–64 Read article
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Prosthetic rehabilitation of acquired maxillary defect secondary to post COVID mucormycosis using cast partial hollow bulb obturator : Clinical case report
Abstract: Rehabilitation of acquired maxillofacial defect secondary to post COVID mucormycosis to an acceptable functional usage is challenging. This case report focuses on the prosthetic restoration of a patient who has experienced mucormycosis and subsequently underwent a partial maxillectomy, resulting in a palatal defect. This surgical procedure led to the development of oroantral or oral-nasal communication as a postoperative complication. Patient was diagnosed with mucormycosis after a week or two, following …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 Read article