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Open Access 16-04-2024 | Nerve Injury | Review

Prevalence of lingual sensory impairment following bilateral sagittal split osteotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Evangelos Kostares, Michael Kostares, Georgia Kostare, Maria Kantzanou

Published in: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Abstract

Purpose

Our study aims to estimate the prevalence of lingual nerve injury following bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO).

Methods

Two reviewers independently conducted a systematic literature search in the Medline and Scopus databases. The pooled prevalence with 95% confidence intervals (CI) was estimated, and quality assessment, outlier analysis, and influential analysis were performed.

Results

In total, eleven eligible studies comprising a total of 1,882 participants were included in this meta-analysis. One study was identified as critically influential. The overall prevalence of lingual sensory impairment was estimated to be as high as 0.1% (95% CI 0.0%-0.6%) with moderate heterogeneity observed between studies.

Conclusion

It is important for healthcare professionals to be aware of this issue, despite the relatively low rate of lingual nerve deficit after BSSO. Additional research will provide a more comprehensive understanding of the underlying factors contributing to lingual nerve injury, leading to improved preventive measures and treatment strategies. Furthermore, insights gained from future studies will enable healthcare professionals to inform patients about the potential complications and manage their expectations before undergoing BSSO.

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Title: Prevalence of lingual sensory impairment following bilateral sagittal split osteotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Evangelos Kostares
Michael Kostares
Georgia Kostare
Maria Kantzanou
Publication date: 16-04-2024
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keyword: Nerve Injury
Published in: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Print ISSN: 1865-1550
Electronic ISSN: 1865-1569
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10006-024-01247-w

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Prevalence of lingual sensory impairment following bilateral sagittal split osteotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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