Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Løes, Sigbjørn Suk"
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Ameloblastic carcinoma of the mandible: A case report and literature review
Brukas, Mindaugas; Pedersen, Torbjørn Østvik; Lybak, Stein; Skarstein, Kathrine; Løes, Sigbjørn Suk (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Ameloblastic carcinoma is a rare malignant odontogenic tumor. Here we present a case of malignant transformation of ameloblastoma into ameloblastic carcinoma over a period of eight years. A cystic lesion in the left mandible ... -
Antibiotic prophylaxis for mandibular advancement with bilateral sagittal split osteotomy: a comparison of three versus four doses penicillin V
Pedersen, Torbjørn Østvik; Haaberg, Vivian; Løes, Sigbjørn Suk (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Aim Compare two regimens of antibiotic prophylaxis on the development of surgical site infection (SSI) following mandibular advancement with bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO). Materials and methods In total, ... -
Hormone spiral in treatment of progesterone-induced stomatitis
Sandbakk, Frank-Jakob; Løes, Sigbjørn Suk; Pedersen, Torbjørn Østvik (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Hormonal changes in the menstrual cycle may cause autoimmune progesterone-induced stomatitis. This case illustrates that insertion of a hormone spiral can be a treatment option to reduce mucosal lesions and symptoms. -
Multiple brain abscesses and ventriculitis secondary to chronic periodontitis
Pedersen, Torbjørn Østvik; Kråkenes, Jostein; Løes, Sigbjørn Suk (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Chronic marginal periodontitis is a common oral disease, but can in rare cases cause severe intracranial infection. This case illustrates that poor dental status can be life threatening, in particular for immunocompromised ... -
Pleural Empyema Caused by Streptococcus intermedius and Fusobacterium nucleatum: A Distinct Entity of Pleural Infections
Dyrhovden, Ruben; Eagan, Tomas Mikal Lind; Fløtten, Øystein; Siljan, William Ward; Leegaard, Truls Michael; Bø, Bjørnar; Fardal, Hilde; Grøvan, Fredrik; Kildahl-Andersen, Arne; Larssen, Kjersti Wik; Tilseth, Rune; Hjetland, Reidar; Løes, Sigbjørn Suk; Lindemark, Frode; Tellevik, Marit Gjerde; Breistein, Rebecca Irene; Kommedal, Øyvind (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background Many community-acquired pleural infections are caused by facultative and anaerobic bacteria from the human oral microbiota. The epidemiology, clinical characteristics, pathogenesis, and etiology of such ... -
Temporomandibular joint function 10-15 years after mandibular setback surgery and six weeks of intermaxillary fixation
Sefidroodi, Mohammedreza; Lobekk, Ole Kristian; Løes, Sigbjørn Suk; Eriksen, Elisabeth Schilbred (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-05-30)Intermaxillary fixation (IMF) is a classic method for immobilization of the mandible after mandibular fractures and corrective surgery. However, it has been suggested that IMF may be a risk for developing temporomandibular ... -
Temporomandibular joint prosthesis in cancer reconstruction preceding radiation therapy
Pedersen, Torbjørn Østvik; Lybak, Stein; Lund, Bodil Kristina; Løes, Sigbjørn Suk (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Total joint prostheses are a viable treatment option after removal of malignancies invading the temporomandibular joint, even when adjuvant radiation therapy is required.