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• Acupuncture may be no more effective than sham acupuncture in treating temporomandibular joint disorders.

  Authors: Brian Laurence

  The journal of evidence-based dental practice. 12(1):2-4.

  PURPOSE/QUESTION: To compare the effectiveness of acupuncture-type treatments to sham acupuncture in patients with temporomandibular joint disorder. SOURCE OF FUNDING: One of the authors wasPURPOSE/QUESTION: To compare the effectiveness of acupuncture-type treatments to sham acupuncture in patients with temporomandibular joint disorder. SOURCE OF FUNDING: One of the authors was supported by a Pusan National University research grant; otherwise, no direct external funding was identified. TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Systematic review with meta-analysis of data. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 1: Good-quality, patient-oriented evidence. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence.

• Exposure to secondhand smoke may cause dental caries in children.

  Authors: Rebecca L Slayton

  The journal of evidence-based dental practice. 12(1):8-9.

  PURPOSE/QUESTION: To determine whether secondhand smoke could be a cause of early childhood caries. SOURCE OF FUNDING: Funding was provided by the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare, Japan,PURPOSE/QUESTION: To determine whether secondhand smoke could be a cause of early childhood caries. SOURCE OF FUNDING: Funding was provided by the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare, Japan, including the following: a Grant-in-Aid for Cancer Research (17-1); the Health and Labor Sciences Research Grants for Clinical Cancer Research (H19-010); and Comprehensive Research on Cardiovascular and Life-Style Related Diseases (H19-007). Additional funding was provided by a research grant from the 8020 Promotion Foundation. TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Systematic review. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Grade B: Inconsistent, limited-quality patient-oriented evidence.

• Nonsurgical root canal treatment may reduce the prevalence and severity of pain of endodontic origin within 1 day following treatment and substantially to minimal levels in 7 days.

  Authors: Amir Azarpazhooh, Prakesh S Shah

  The journal of evidence-based dental practice. 12(1):12-3.

  PURPOSE/QUESTION: To determine the influence of root canal treatment on pain prevalence and severity and estimate the prevalence and severity of pretreatment, treatment, and posttreatment pain inPURPOSE/QUESTION: To determine the influence of root canal treatment on pain prevalence and severity and estimate the prevalence and severity of pretreatment, treatment, and posttreatment pain in patients receiving nonsurgical root canal treatment. SOURCE OF FUNDING: The University of California, Los Angeles, Section of Endodontics. TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Systematic review with meta-analysis of data. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence.

• Survival of short implants is improved with greater implant length, placement in the mandible compared with the maxilla, and in nonsmokers.

  Authors: Alan B Carr

  The journal of evidence-based dental practice. 12(1):18-20.

  PURPOSE/QUESTION: What is the 2-year estimated implant survival rate of short (<10 mm) dental implants installed in partially edentulous patients? SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available. TYPEPURPOSE/QUESTION: What is the 2-year estimated implant survival rate of short (<10 mm) dental implants installed in partially edentulous patients? SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available. TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Systematic review with meta-analysis of data. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 1: Good quality, patient-oriented evidence. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence.

• Calcium hydroxide or mineral trioxide aggregate may be used for the apexification of immature teeth.

  Authors: Anupama Rao Tate

  The journal of evidence-based dental practice. 12(1):24-5.

  PURPOSE/QUESTION: To compare the efficacy of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and calcium hydroxide (CH) for the root-end induction of immature teeth. SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available.PURPOSE/QUESTION: To compare the efficacy of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and calcium hydroxide (CH) for the root-end induction of immature teeth. SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available. TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analysis of data. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Grade B: Limited-quality patient-oriented evidence.

• There is little evidence that other clinical and conventional radiographic features are better than minimal buccolingual expansion for the diagnosis of nonsyndromic keratocystic odontogenic tumor.

  Authors: Punnya V Angadi

  The journal of evidence-based dental practice. 12(1):28-30.

  PURPOSE/QUESTION: To determine if there are other clinical or conventional radiographic signs available to improve the diagnosis of keratocystic odontogenic tumors compared with using minimal or noPURPOSE/QUESTION: To determine if there are other clinical or conventional radiographic signs available to improve the diagnosis of keratocystic odontogenic tumors compared with using minimal or no buccolingual expansion alone. SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available. TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Systematic review. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 3: Other evidence. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Grade C: Consensus, disease-oriented evidence, usual practice, expert opinion, or case series for studies of diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or screening.

• Child's age at the time of traumatic injury to the primary dentition contributes to the increased risk of the presence of the developmental sequelae in the permanent dentition.

  Authors: Dorota T Kopycka-Kedzierawski

  The journal of evidence-based dental practice. 12(1):33-4.

  PURPOSE/QUESTION: To determine the developmental sequelae in the permanent dentition after traumatic injury to the primary dentition and to determine possible associations with children's age,PURPOSE/QUESTION: To determine the developmental sequelae in the permanent dentition after traumatic injury to the primary dentition and to determine possible associations with children's age, gender, type of injury, recurrence of injury, and posttraumatic damage to the primary teeth. SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available. TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Cohort study. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Not applicable.

• Apical surgery may cause gingival recession.

  Authors: Simone Verardi

  The journal of evidence-based dental practice. 12(1):37-8.

  PURPOSE/QUESTION: Does apical surgery affect periodontal parameters? SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available. TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Case series. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 3: Other evidence.PURPOSE/QUESTION: Does apical surgery affect periodontal parameters? SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available. TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Case series. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 3: Other evidence. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Not applicable.

• Tooth formation is asymmetric when hypodontia exists.

  Authors: Joel H Berg

  The journal of evidence-based dental practice. 12(1):41-2.

  PURPOSE/QUESTION: When hypodontia exists via retrospective analysis of panoramic radiographs in children, is there an increased likelihood of asymmetry in tooth formation? SOURCE OF FUNDING:PURPOSE/QUESTION: When hypodontia exists via retrospective analysis of panoramic radiographs in children, is there an increased likelihood of asymmetry in tooth formation? SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available. TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Case-control study. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: N/A: Not applicable.

• Platelet-rich plasma has no additional benefit during guided tissue regeneration procedure to significantly improve clinical attachment gains in the treatment of periodontal intrabony defects.

  Authors: Jia-Hui Fu, Hom-Lay Wang

  The journal of evidence-based dental practice. 12(1):5-7.

  PURPOSE/QUESTION: To assess the efficacy of autogenous platelet concentrates in the regeneration of periodontal intrabony and furcation defects and healing of gingival recession defects. SOURCE OFPURPOSE/QUESTION: To assess the efficacy of autogenous platelet concentrates in the regeneration of periodontal intrabony and furcation defects and healing of gingival recession defects. SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available. TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Systematic review with meta-analysis of data. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence.

• Evidence is weak that the use of tissue regenerative membranes may improve class II molar furcation defects over open-flap debridement alone.

  Authors: Debora Matthews

  The journal of evidence-based dental practice. 12(1):10-1.

  PURPOSE/QUESTION: To determine the efficacy of various treatment modalities for class II furcation involvement in molars, as measured during reentry surgery. SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information notPURPOSE/QUESTION: To determine the efficacy of various treatment modalities for class II furcation involvement in molars, as measured during reentry surgery. SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available. TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Systematic review with meta-analysis of data. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence.

• Maxillary expansion may increase airway dimensions and improve breathing.

  Authors: Jorge L Castillo

  The journal of evidence-based dental practice. 12(1):14-7.

  PURPOSE/QUESTION: Does rapid maxillary expansion have long-term effects on airway dimensions and breathing? SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available. TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Systematic review.PURPOSE/QUESTION: Does rapid maxillary expansion have long-term effects on airway dimensions and breathing? SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available. TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Systematic review. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence.

• Individuals born with nonsyndromic oral clefts display a higher frequency of dental anomalies.

  Authors: Deborah A Redford-Badwal

  The journal of evidence-based dental practice. 12(1):21-3.

  PURPOSE/QUESTION: To assess whether individuals born with nonsyndromic oral clefts displayed a higher frequency of dental anomalies. SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available. TYPE OFPURPOSE/QUESTION: To assess whether individuals born with nonsyndromic oral clefts displayed a higher frequency of dental anomalies. SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available. TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Systematic review with meta-analysis of the data. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence.

• Intensive care unit hospitalization may lead to deterioration in oral health.

  Authors: Ivor G Chestnutt

  The journal of evidence-based dental practice. 12(1):26-7.

  PURPOSE/QUESTION: What is the effect of hospitalization on oral health? SOURCE OF FUNDING: The authors were supported by their institutions; there was no external funding reported. TYPE OFPURPOSE/QUESTION: What is the effect of hospitalization on oral health? SOURCE OF FUNDING: The authors were supported by their institutions; there was no external funding reported. TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Systematic review. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Grade C: Consensus, disease-oriented evidence, usual practice, expert opinion, or case series for studies of diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or screening.

• There is limited evidence to support the effectiveness of dental lasers in the removal of caries compared with rotary burs.

  Authors: Sonia K Makhija, Mona F Anabtawi

  The journal of evidence-based dental practice. 12(1):31-2.

  PURPOSE/QUESTION: To evaluate the scientific evidence regarding laser technology for removal of carious tissue. SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information is not available. TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: SystematicPURPOSE/QUESTION: To evaluate the scientific evidence regarding laser technology for removal of carious tissue. SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information is not available. TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Systematic review. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence.

• Patient compliance to wear orthodontic retainers during postretention may vary by age, gender, and time since braces were removed.

  Authors: Katherine W L Vig

  The journal of evidence-based dental practice. 12(1):35-6.

  PURPOSE/QUESTION: To evaluate and quantify compliance of orthodontic retainer wear and predictors for noncompliance during the postretention phase. SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available. TYPEPURPOSE/QUESTION: To evaluate and quantify compliance of orthodontic retainer wear and predictors for noncompliance during the postretention phase. SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available. TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Survey. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 3: Other evidence. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Not applicable.

• Pulpectomy of necrotic primary teeth may be an effective tool in managing the primary dentition.

  Authors: Jonathan D Shenkin

  The journal of evidence-based dental practice. 12(1):39-40.

  PURPOSE/QUESTION: To determine the outcomes of completing a pulpectomy on primary teeth that have been determined to have a necrotic pulp. SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available. TYPE OFPURPOSE/QUESTION: To determine the outcomes of completing a pulpectomy on primary teeth that have been determined to have a necrotic pulp. SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available. TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Case series. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 3: Other evidence. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: N/A: Not applicable.

• There is no difference with regard to hard and/or soft tissue safety between oscillating-rotating powered brushes and manual toothbrushes.

  Authors: Nada J Farsi, Belinda Nicolau

  The journal of evidence-based dental practice. 11(4):168-70.

  ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Safety of oscillating-rotating powered brushes compared to manual toothbrushes: a systematic review. Van der Weijden FA, Campbell SL, Dörfer CE,ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Safety of oscillating-rotating powered brushes compared to manual toothbrushes: a systematic review. Van der Weijden FA, Campbell SL, Dörfer CE, González-Cabezas C, Slot DE. J Periodontol 2011;82(1):5-24. REVIEWERS: Nada J. Farsi, BDS, MSc, Belinda Nicolau, DDS, PhD PURPOSE/QUESTION: To compare the soft and/or hard tissue safety between manual and oscillating-rotating brushes through a systematic review of the pertinent literature SOURCE OF FUNDING: Industry (Procter & Gamble) TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Systematic review LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 1: Good-quality, patient-oriented evidence STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Grade A: Consistent, good-quality patient-oriented evidence.

• Stepwise excavation may enhance pulp preservation in permanent teeth affected by dental caries.

  Authors: Lars Bjørndal

  The journal of evidence-based dental practice. 11(4):175-7.

  ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Ways of enhancing pulp preservation by stepwise excavation-a systematic review. Hayashi M, Fujitani M, Yamaki C, Momoi Y. J Dent 2011;39(2):95-107. EpubARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Ways of enhancing pulp preservation by stepwise excavation-a systematic review. Hayashi M, Fujitani M, Yamaki C, Momoi Y. J Dent 2011;39(2):95-107. Epub 2010 Dec 3. REVIEWER: Lars Bjørndal, DDS, PhD, Dr Odont PURPOSE/QUESTION: To determine the clinical effectiveness of stepwise excavation for pulp preservation SOURCE OF FUNDING: Japanese Society of Conservative Dentistry TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Systematic review LEVEL OF EVIENCE: Level 2: Limited-quality patient-oriented evidence STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Grade B: Limited-quality patient-oriented evidence.

• Resin-modified glass-ionomer cement (RM-GIC) may provide greater caries preventive effect compared with composite resin, but high-quality studies are needed.

  Authors: David G Pendrys

  The journal of evidence-based dental practice. 11(4):180-2.

  ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Caries-preventive effect of resin-modified glass-ionomer cement (RM-GIC) versus composite resin: a quantitative systematic review. Yengopal V,ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Caries-preventive effect of resin-modified glass-ionomer cement (RM-GIC) versus composite resin: a quantitative systematic review. Yengopal V, Mickenautsch S. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2011;12(1):5-14. REVIEWER: David G. Pendrys, DDS, PhD PURPOSE/QUESTION: Does light-cured resin-modified glass-ionomer cement provide a better caries preventive effect as compared with composite resin? SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Systematic review LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Grade B: Inconsistent, limited-quality patient-oriented evidence.

• Blood loss following orthognathic surgery varies widely and sometimes transfusions are needed.

  Authors: Thomas B Dodson

  The journal of evidence-based dental practice. 11(4):185-6.

  ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Blood loss in orthognathic surgery: a systematic review. Piñeiro-Aguilar A, Somoza-Martín M, Gandara-Rey JM, García-García A. J Oral Maxillofac SurgARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Blood loss in orthognathic surgery: a systematic review. Piñeiro-Aguilar A, Somoza-Martín M, Gandara-Rey JM, García-García A. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2011;69(3):885-92. REVIEWER: Thomas B. Dodson, DMD, MPH PURPOSE/QUESTION: To determine the range of information available to help surgeons better prepare themselves, their patients, and the auxiliary support for orthognathic surgery and transfusion requirements SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Systematic review LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Grade C: Consensus, disease-oriented evidence, usual practice, expert opinion, or case series for studies of diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or screening.

• Zinc-replacement therapy may not reduce oral pain in patients with zinc-deficient burning mouth syndrome (BMS).

  Authors: Vinodh Bhoopathi, Ana Karina Mascarenhas

  The journal of evidence-based dental practice. 11(4):189-90.

  ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Zinc deficiency may be a cause of burning mouth syndrome as zinc replacement therapy has therapeutic effects. Cho GS, Han MW, Lee B, Roh J, Choi S, Cho K,ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Zinc deficiency may be a cause of burning mouth syndrome as zinc replacement therapy has therapeutic effects. Cho GS, Han MW, Lee B, Roh J, Choi S, Cho K, et al. J Oral Pathol Med 2010;39(9):722-7. REVIEWERS: Vinodh Bhoopathi, BDS, MPH, DScD, Ana Karina Mascarenhas, BDS, MPH, DrPH PURPOSE/QUESTION: In patients with BMS and low serum zinc levels, does zinc-replacement therapy reduce pain? Authors using an animal model also attempted to demonstrate a causal relationship between BMS and zinc deficiency SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Not applicable.

• Low-dose doxycycline plus additional therapies may lower systemic inflammation in postmenopausal women with periodontitis.

  Authors: Walter A Bretz

  The journal of evidence-based dental practice. 11(4):194-5.

  ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: The effect of subantimicrobial-dose-doxycycline periodontal therapy on serum biomarkers of systemic inflammation: a randomized, double-masked,ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: The effect of subantimicrobial-dose-doxycycline periodontal therapy on serum biomarkers of systemic inflammation: a randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Payne JB, Golub LM, Stoner JA, Lee H-M, Reinhardt RA, Sorsa T, Slepian MJ. J Am Dent Assoc 2011;142;262-73. REVIEWER: Walter A. Bretz, DDS, PhD PURPOSE/QUESTION: To determine whether long-term subantimicrobial-dose-doxycycline (SDD) periodontal therapy could reduce serum biomarkers of systemic inflammation and improve lipid profiles in postmenopausal women who have systemic osteopenia and chronic periodontitis SOURCE OF FUNDING: NIH/NIDCR grant R01DE012872. TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Not applicable.

• Using toluidine blue as an adjunct to oral visual cancer screening among high-risk individuals may lead to increased detection of oral submucous fibrosis.

  Authors: Mark D Macek

  The journal of evidence-based dental practice. 11(4):200-2.

  ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: A community-based RCT for oral cancer screening with toluidine blue. Su WW, Yen AM, Chiu SY, Chen TH. J Dent Res 2010;89(9):933-7. REVIEWER: Mark D.ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: A community-based RCT for oral cancer screening with toluidine blue. Su WW, Yen AM, Chiu SY, Chen TH. J Dent Res 2010;89(9):933-7. REVIEWER: Mark D. Macek, DDS, DrPH PURPOSE/QUESTION: Does using toluidine blue as an adjunctive tool for oral visual cancer screening lead to higher detection rates of oral premalignant lesions among high-risk populations? SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Not applicable.

• Flapless dental implant surgery may improve hard and soft tissue outcomes.

  Authors: Richard Oliver

  The journal of evidence-based dental practice. 11(4):206-7.

  ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: A 1-year prospective clinical study of soft tissue conditions and marginal bone changes around dental implants after flapless implant surgery. Jeong S-M,ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: A 1-year prospective clinical study of soft tissue conditions and marginal bone changes around dental implants after flapless implant surgery. Jeong S-M, Choi B-H, Kim J, Xuan F, Lee D-H, Mo DY, et al. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod 2011;111:41-6. REVIEWER: Richard Oliver, BDS, BSc, PhD, FDSRCPS, FDS(OS)RCPS PURPOSE/QUESTION: To evaluate the soft tissue and marginal bone levels after 1 year around dental implants placed using flapless surgery SOURCE OF FUNDING: Korea Science and Engineering Foundation (KOSEF) funded by the Korean Government TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Case series LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 3: Other evidence STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Grade C: Consensus, disease-oriented evidence, usual practice, expert opinion, or case series for studies of diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or screening.

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