Panagiotis Kafas

Dr. Panagiotis Kafas

Oral Surgery and Radiology, Aristotle University, Thessaloníki, Kentrikí Makedonía, Greece
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Academic Career Length

21Years (2006-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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12 March 2012 in Head & Neck Oncology
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Waseem Jerjes
TUTahwinder Upile
Tahwinder Upile
HRHani Radhi
Hani Radhi
APAviva Petrie
Aviva Petrie
JAJesuloba Abiola
Jesuloba Abiola
CHColin Hopper
Colin Hopper
The use of tobacco is known to increase the incidence of developing oral cancer by 6 times, while the additive effect of drinking alcohol further increases the risk leading to higher rate of morbidity and mortality. In this short communication, we prospectively assessed the effect of tobacco smoking and alcohol drinking in oral cancer patients on the overall mortality from the disease, as well as the effect of smoking and drinking reduction/cessation at time of diagnosis on mortality in the same group.

4 February 2011 in Head & Neck Oncology
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NANikolaos Angouridakis
Nikolaos Angouridakis
PKPanagiotis Kafas
Panagiotis Kafas
Waseem JerjesWaseem Jerjes
Waseem Jerjes
STStefanos Triaridis
Stefanos Triaridis
TUTahwinder Upile
Tahwinder Upile
ANAngelos Nikolaou
Angelos Nikolaou
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare cutaneous neoplasm associated with a high cure rate. We present a case of aggressive DFSP with fibrosarcomatous areas in the head and neck. A 28-year-old Mediterranean female presented with a 45-day history of rapidly growing cutaneous lesion of the face. Surgical biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of DFSP. Subsequently, the patient underwent wide local surgical resection, followed by reconstruction. Histopathology report revealed fibrosarcomatous transformation and the patient underwent adjuvant radiotherapy. The patient continues to be disease free at the 35-month follow-up.

1 January 2008 in International Archives of Medicine
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Waseem JerjesWaseem Jerjes
Waseem Jerjes
TUTahwinder Upile
Tahwinder Upile
SASyedda Abbas
Syedda Abbas
PKPanagiotis Kafas
Panagiotis Kafas
MVMichael Vourvachis
Michael Vourvachis
CHColin Hopper
Colin Hopper
This review explores the aetiology of temporomandibular disorders and discusses the controversies in variable treatment modalities.

1 February 2006 in International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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PKPanagiotis Kafas
Panagiotis Kafas
RLR. Leeson
R. Leeson

28 September 2009 in World Journal of Surgical Oncology
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TUTahwinder Upile
Tahwinder Upile
Waseem JerjesWaseem Jerjes
Waseem Jerjes
RNReza Nouraei
Reza Nouraei
SSSandeep U Singh
Sandeep U Singh
PKPanagiotis Kafas
Panagiotis Kafas
CHColin Hopper
Colin Hopper
The identification of the facial nerve can be difficult in a bloody operative field or by an incision that limits exposure; hence anatomical landmarks and adequate operative exposure can aid such identification and preservation.

20 May 2009 in Cases Journal
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PKPanagiotis Kafas
Panagiotis Kafas
CSChristos Stavrianos
Christos Stavrianos
Waseem JerjesWaseem Jerjes
Waseem Jerjes
TUTahwinder Upile
Tahwinder Upile
MVMichael Vourvachis
Michael Vourvachis
ISIrene Stavrianou
Irene Stavrianou
Labial frenectomy is a common surgical procedure in the field of oral surgery. Labial frenectomy is a procedure usually done for orthodontic reasons. The role of laser surgery in the oral cavity is well established. The use of diode laser frenectomy without infiltrated anaesthesia is currently under investigation. Needle-less oral surgery, without infiltrated anaesthesia, is a novel situation in paediatrics with paramount importance.