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  1. Article ; Online: Prevalence of lingual sensory impairment following bilateral sagittal split osteotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Kostares, Evangelos / Kostares, Michael / Kostare, Georgia / Kantzanou, Maria

    Oral and maxillofacial surgery

    2024  

    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 ... ...

    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.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-16
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2406731-3
    ISSN 1865-1569 ; 1865-1550
    ISSN (online) 1865-1569
    ISSN 1865-1550
    DOI 10.1007/s10006-024-01247-w
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  2. Article ; Online: Prevalence of fibrinolytic alveolitis following extraction of impacted mandibular third molars: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Kostares, Evangelos / Kostare, Georgia / Kostares, Michael / Kantzanou, Maria

    Journal of stomatology, oral and maxillofacial surgery

    2024  , Page(s) 101810

    Abstract: Our research aims to assess the prevalence of alveolar osteitis (AO) following impacted mandibular third molar extractions and investigate the impact of potential moderating factors on this occurrence. Two independent reviewers conducted a comprehensive ... ...

    Abstract Our research aims to assess the prevalence of alveolar osteitis (AO) following impacted mandibular third molar extractions and investigate the impact of potential moderating factors on this occurrence. Two independent reviewers conducted a comprehensive systematic literature search across Medline, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases. The pooled prevalence, accompanied by 95 % confidence intervals (CI), was calculated. Quality assessments, outlier and influential analyses were performed. Subgroup and meta-regression analysis were conducted in order the effect of categorical and continuous variables on the estimated prevalence to be investigated. Our meta-analysis included twenty-eight eligible studies, encompassing a total of 41,859 impacted mandibular third molar extractions. The overall prevalence of dry socket (DS) following impacted mandibular third molar extractions was estimated at 6.7 % (95 % CI 4.6-9.1 %), indicating considerable heterogeneity among the studies. No study was identified as critically influential, and meta-regression analysis did not pinpoint any potential sources of heterogeneity. This study highlights the imperative for future well-constructed prospective and retrospective investigations to deepen our understanding of the etiological nuances and refine management approaches for this prevalent postoperative complication.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-01
    Publishing country France
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2916276-2
    ISSN 2468-7855 ; 2468-8509
    ISSN (online) 2468-7855
    ISSN 2468-8509
    DOI 10.1016/j.jormas.2024.101810
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  3. Article ; Online: Antimicrobial resistance of genital mycoplasmas recovered from nonpregnant women in Greece: trends over the last 15 years.

    Koumaki, Vasiliki / Chasiakou, Anthia / Kantzanou, Maria / Tsakris, Athanasios / Baka, Stavroula

    Future microbiology

    2024  

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    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-17
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2254620-0
    ISSN 1746-0921 ; 1746-0913
    ISSN (online) 1746-0921
    ISSN 1746-0913
    DOI 10.2217/fmb-2023-0238
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  4. Article ; Online: Prevalence of free flap failure in mandibular osteoradionecrosis reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Kostares, Evangelos / Kostares, Michael / Kostare, Georgia / Tsakris, Athanasios / Kantzanou, Maria

    Scientific reports

    2024  Volume 14, Issue 1, Page(s) 11087

    Abstract: Our study aimed to estimate the prevalence of total free flap failure following free flap reconstruction for mandibular osteoradionecrosis (mORN) and assess the impact of potential moderators on this outcome. A comprehensive systematic literature search ... ...

    Abstract Our study aimed to estimate the prevalence of total free flap failure following free flap reconstruction for mandibular osteoradionecrosis (mORN) and assess the impact of potential moderators on this outcome. A comprehensive systematic literature search was independently conducted by two reviewers using the Medline, Scopus, Web of Science and Cochrane Library databases. Quality assessment of the selected studies was performed, and prevalence estimates with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated. Outlier and influential analyses were conducted, and meta-regression analyses was employed to investigate the effects of continuous variables on the estimated prevalence. Ultimately, forty-six eligible studies (involving 1292 participants and 1344 free flaps) were included in our meta-analysis. The findings of our study revealed a prevalence of 3.1% (95% CI 1.3-5.4%) for total free flap failure after reconstruction for mORN. No study was identified as critically influential, and meta-regression analysis did not pinpoint any potential sources of heterogeneity. These findings provide valuable insights for researchers and serve as a foundation for future investigations into the management of mandibular osteoradionecrosis and the prevention of free flap failure in this context.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Osteoradionecrosis/surgery ; Osteoradionecrosis/epidemiology ; Osteoradionecrosis/etiology ; Free Tissue Flaps ; Prevalence ; Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods ; Plastic Surgery Procedures/adverse effects ; Mandibular Diseases/surgery ; Mandibular Diseases/epidemiology ; Mandibular Reconstruction/methods ; Mandible/surgery ; Mandible/radiation effects
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-05-15
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Systematic Review ; Meta-Analysis
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-024-61862-1
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  5. Article ; Online: Prevalence of surgical site infections after open reduction and internal fixation for mandibular fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Kostares, Evangelos / Kostare, Georgia / Kostares, Michael / Kantzanou, Maria

    Scientific reports

    2023  Volume 13, Issue 1, Page(s) 11174

    Abstract: Our study aims to estimate the prevalence of surgical site infections (SSI) following open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for mandibular fractures and to determine the effect of potential moderators on it. A systematic literature search (Medline ... ...

    Abstract Our study aims to estimate the prevalence of surgical site infections (SSI) following open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for mandibular fractures and to determine the effect of potential moderators on it. A systematic literature search (Medline and Scopus databases) was conducted independently by two reviewers. The pooled prevalence with 95% confidence intervals was estimated. Quality assessment as well as outlier and influential analysis were performed. Additionally, subgroup and meta-regression analysis were conducted in order the effect of categorical and continuous variables on the estimated prevalence to be investigated. In total, seventy-five eligible studies (comprising a sum of 5825 participants) were included in this meta-analysis. The overall prevalence of SSI following ORIF for mandibular fractures was estimated as high as 4.2% (95% CI 3.0-5.6%) with significant heterogeneity between studies. One study was identified to be critically influential. In the subgroup analysis, the prevalence was 4.2% (95% CI 2.2-6.6%) among studies conducted in Europe, 4.3% (95% CI 3.1-5.6%) among studies conducted in Asia and higher among those conducted in America (7.3%) (95% CI 4.7-10.3%). It is important for healthcare professionals to be aware of the etiology of these infections, despite the relatively low rate of SSI in these procedures. However, further, well-designed prospective and retrospective studies need to be conducted in order this issue to be fully clarified.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Mandibular Fractures/epidemiology ; Mandibular Fractures/surgery ; Surgical Wound Infection/epidemiology ; Surgical Wound Infection/etiology ; Prevalence ; Prospective Studies ; Retrospective Studies
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-10
    Publishing country England
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-023-37652-6
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  6. Article ; Online: Prevalence of Frey syndrome following extraoral surgical treatment for mandibular fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Kostares, Evangelos / Kostares, Michael / Kostare, Georgia / Kantzanou, Maria

    F1000Research

    2023  Volume 12, Page(s) 1153

    Abstract: Our study aims to estimate the prevalence of Frey syndrome following open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for mandibular fractures. Two reviewers independently conducted a systematic literature search in the Medline and Scopus databases. The ... ...

    Abstract Our study aims to estimate the prevalence of Frey syndrome following open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for mandibular fractures. 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. In total, fifteen eligible studies were included in this meta-analysis. One study was identified as critically influential. The overall prevalence of Frey syndrome following extraoral surgical treatment for mandibular fractures was estimated as 0.01% (95%CI 0%-0.7%) with moderate heterogeneity observed between studies. In the meta-regression analysis with continuous variables, no statistically significant association was observed. Despite the relatively low prevalence, the impact of Frey syndrome on affected individuals should not be underestimated. Additional research will provide a more comprehensive understanding of the underlying factors contributing to Frey syndrome, leading to improved preventive measures and treatment strategies. A better grasp of the prevalence and associated risk factors will aid in the development of guidelines to minimize the occurrence of this syndrome.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Fracture Fixation, Internal/adverse effects ; Mandibular Fractures/epidemiology ; Mandibular Fractures/surgery ; Sweating, Gustatory ; Prevalence ; Risk Factors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-30
    Publishing country England
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review
    ZDB-ID 2699932-8
    ISSN 2046-1402 ; 2046-1402
    ISSN (online) 2046-1402
    ISSN 2046-1402
    DOI 10.12688/f1000research.140994.2
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  7. Article ; Online: Prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome among dentists: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Kostares, Evangelos / Kostare, Georgia / Kostares, Michael / Kantzanou, Maria

    F1000Research

    2023  Volume 12, Page(s) 196

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    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome/epidemiology ; Databases, Factual ; Dentists ; MEDLINE ; Prevalence
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-31
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2699932-8
    ISSN 2046-1402 ; 2046-1402
    ISSN (online) 2046-1402
    ISSN 2046-1402
    DOI 10.12688/f1000research.131173.3
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  8. Article ; Online: Prevalence of ocular toxoplasmosis among people living with HIV: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Kantzanou, Maria / Kostares, Evangelos / Kostare, Georgia / Boufidou, Fotini / Tzanai, Antzela / Kostares, Michael / Tsakris, Athanasios

    Future microbiology

    2024  

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    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-20
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2254620-0
    ISSN 1746-0921 ; 1746-0913
    ISSN (online) 1746-0921
    ISSN 1746-0913
    DOI 10.2217/fmb-2023-0215
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  9. Article: Correlation Between the Cost and Safety of Corneal Graft Types.

    Kousiouris, Panagiotis S / Kantzanou, Maria / Dantsiou, Maria / Drosopoulou, Amalia / Rallis, Konstantinos / Papakonstantinou, Dimitrios / Moschos, Marilita M

    Cureus

    2024  Volume 16, Issue 3, Page(s) e55435

    Abstract: Background Corneal diseases are the fourth most common cause of blindness worldwide. In the majority of these diseases, vision reduction is reversible and can be restored to a large extent by replacing the cornea through specific surgery and, in ... ...

    Abstract Background Corneal diseases are the fourth most common cause of blindness worldwide. In the majority of these diseases, vision reduction is reversible and can be restored to a large extent by replacing the cornea through specific surgery and, in particular, transplantation. In Greece, due to a lack of organized eye banks as well as donors, the grafts intended for corneal transplantation usually come from eye banks abroad. This study focuses on the dynamics of cost versus value in the decision-making process for the procurement of corneal grafts, ultimately investigating the safety that the procured grafts provide to patients. Methodology A total of 267 patients with severe vision problems who underwent 301 corneal and amniotic membrane transplants from years 2020 to 2023 at the Transplant Unit of the Athens General Hospital "Georgios Gennimatas" were included in this study. All patients who were deemed appropriate to undergo corneal transplant operations, the diagnosis that led to the specific surgery, and other relevant data were recorded and evaluated. Results There was no significant difference in the ratio between males and females (51.3% male and 48.7% female). The mean age of the patients was 66.5 years (SD = 13.7 years). Graft problems were faced by 13.9% of the patients, with the amniotic membrane by 1.5% (in the total number of surgical operations) and both eyes by 4.5% of patients. The majority of the patients had undergone only one surgery (88.8%). Reoperation was needed in 14% of the cases, and 7.6% of the cases were surgeries that occurred due to graft rejection or non-functioning grafts from surgeries performed at another hospital or clinic. In the majority of surgeries (60.8%), a Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty graft was used. The mean cost was 3,167 euro (SD = 960.3 euro). Furthermore, in 35.8% of the surgeries, the graft was preserved with amphotericin. Conclusions The present study draws useful conclusions about the effectiveness of surgical interventions through the correlation of cost and safety of the grafts that are approved and finally used in corneal transplants, as well as the submission of proposals to improve the procedures and lead to patient benefits.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-03
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.55435
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  10. Article: Patient Safety Culture Assessment in Primary Care Settings in Greece.

    Antonakos, Ioannis / Souliotis, Kyriakos / Psaltopoulou, Theodora / Tountas, Yannis / Kantzanou, Maria

    Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

    2021  Volume 9, Issue 7

    Abstract: Introduction: A positive safety culture is considered a pillar of safety in health organizations and the first crucial step for quality health services. In this context, the aim of this study was to set a reference evaluation for the patient safety ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: A positive safety culture is considered a pillar of safety in health organizations and the first crucial step for quality health services. In this context, the aim of this study was to set a reference evaluation for the patient safety culture in the primary health sector in Greece, based on health professionals' perceptions.
    Methods: We used a cross-sectional survey with a 62% response rate (
    Results: The most highly ranked domains were: "Teamwork" (82%), "Patient Care Tracking/Follow-up" (80% of positive scores), and "Organizational Learning" (80%); meanwhile, the lowest-ranked ones were: "Leadership Support for Patient Safety" (62%) and "Work Pressure and Pace" (46%). The other domains, such as "Overall Perceptions of Patient Safety and Quality" (77%), "Staff Training" (70%), "Communication about Error" (70%), "Office Processes and Standardization" (67%), and "Communication Openness" (64%), ranked somewhere in between.
    Conclusions: A positive safety culture was identified in primary care settings in Greece, although weak areas concerning the safety culture should be addressed in order to improve patient safety.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-07-13
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2721009-1
    ISSN 2227-9032
    ISSN 2227-9032
    DOI 10.3390/healthcare9070880
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