Dr. Astrid Kruse

Brief Biography:

Name: Astrid Kruse Gujer MD DMD
1993–1998: Priv. University Witten/Herdecke, Germany Dentistry
1998: State Exam Dentistry (DMD)
1999–2004: Priv. University Witten/Herdecke, Germany Medicine
2004: State Exam Medicine (MD)
2001–2004: Traditionel Chinese Medicine (TCM)
since 10/2010: Master studies „Management von Gesundheits- und Sozialeinrichtungen“ University Kaiserslautern

Academic positions:

1999–2003: part-time dentist, department of maxillofacial surgery Knappschafts-Hospital Recklinghausen/Germany

2005: 8 months rotation general surgery Kantonsspital St.Gallen (2 months emergency room and 2 months traumatology)

Research interests:

Head and Neck Oncology

Craniofacial Traumatology

Any other information:

Dissertation
Medicine (1/2010): University Zurich, Department of Craniomaxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Prof. Dr.med.Dr.med.dent. KW Grätz "Evaluation of metastasis in submandibular gland in head and neck malignoma"
Dentistry (4/2010): University Berne, Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Prof. Dr.med. Dr.med.dent. Tateyuki Iizuka "Dental injuries in association with facial fractures"

Original Publications
1. Jackowski J, Jöhren P, Müller AM, Kruse A, Dirschka T. Imaging of fibrosis of the oral mucosa by 20 MHz sonography. Dentomaxillofac Radiol. 1999 Sep;28(5):290-4.
2. Kruse A, Pieles U, Zunker Ch, Bredell M, KW Grätz. Craniomaxillofacial fibrous dysplasia: a 10-year database 1996 – 2006. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2009 Jun;47(4):302-5.  
3. Kruse A, KW Grätz. Cervical metastases of squamous cell carcinoma of the hard palate and maxillary alveolus – a retrospective study of 9 years. Head Neck Oncol. 2009 Jul 20;1(1):28.
4. Kruse A, KW Grätz. Oral carcinoma after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation – a new classification based on a literature review over 30 years. Head Neck Oncol. 2009 Jul 20;1(1):29.
5. Lieger O, Zix J, Kruse A, Iizuka T. Dental injuries in association with facial fractures. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2009 Aug;67(8):1680-4.
6. Kruse A, Grätz KW. New classification of maxillary ameloblastic carcinoma based on an evidence-based literature review over the last 60 years. Head Neck Oncol. 2009 Aug 12;1(1):31
7. Kruse A, KW Grätz. Evaluation of Metastasis in Submandibular Gland in Head and Neck Malignancy. J Craniofac Surg. 2009 Nov;20(6):2024-7.
8. Kruse AL, Riener MO, Grätz KW, Luebbers HT. Mucosal Malignant Melanomas in Head and Neck Surgery: A Retrospective Study of 6 Patietns and Review of the Literature. Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2010 May 12.
9. Lübbers HT, Zweifel D, Grätz KW, Kruse A. Classification of potential risk factors for trigeminocardiac reflex in craniomaxillofacial surgery. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2010 Jun;68(6):1317-21.
10. Kruse AL, Luebbers HT, Obwegeser JA, Edelmann L, Graetz KW. Temporomandibular disorders associated with metastases to the temporomandibular joint: a review of the literature and 3 additional cases. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2010 Aug;110(2):e21-8.
11. Kruse AL, Bredell M, Luebbers HT, Grätz KW. Head and neck cancer in the elderly: a retrospective study over 10 years (1999 - 2008). Head Neck Oncol. 2010 Oct 5;2:25.
12. Lieger O, Zix J, Kruse A, Goldblum D, Iizuka T. Bone and cartilage wedge technique in posttraumatic enophthalmos treatment. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2010 Sep-Oct;12(5):305-10.
13. Kruse AL, Bredell M, Grätz KW. Oral squamous cell carcinoma in non-smoking and non-drinking patients. Head Neck Oncol. 2010 Oct 4;2:24.
14. Kruse AL, Luebbers HT, Grätz KW, Obwegeser JA. Aggressive fibromatosis of the head and neck: A new classification based on a literature review over 40 years (1968 – 2008). Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2010 Dec;14(4):227-32.
15. Kruse AL, Grätz KW, Obwegeser JA, Lübbers HT. Malignant minor salivary gland tumors: a retrospective study of 27 cases. Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2010 Dec;14(4):203-9.
16. Lübbers HT, Medinger L, Kruse AL, Grätz KW, Obwegeser JA, Matthews F. The influence of involuntary facial movements on craniofacial anthropometry: a survey using a three-dimensional photographic system. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2011 Jan 12. [Epub ahead of print]
17. Lübbers HT, Jacobsen C, Matthews F, Grätz KW, Kruse A, Obwegeser JA. Surgical navigation in craniomaxillofacial surgery: expensive toy or useful tool? A classification of different indications. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2011 Jan;69(1):300-8
18. Kruse AL, Luebbers HT, Grätz KW. Evaluation of white blood cell count as a possible prognostic marker for oral cancer. Head Neck Oncol. 2011 Feb 27;3:13.
19. Kruse AL, Luebbers HT, Obwegeser JA, Bredell M, Grätz KW. Evaluation of the pectoralis major flap for reconstructive head and neck surgery. Head Neck Oncol. 2011 Feb 27;3:12.
20. Rivelli V, Luebbers HT, Weber FE, Cordella C, Grätz KW, Kruse AL. Screening recurrence and lymph node metastases in head and neck cancer: the role of computer tomography in follow-up. Head Neck Oncol. 2011 Mar 25;3:18.
21. Eyrich G, Seifert B, Matthews F, Matthiessen U, Heusser CK, Kruse AL, Obwegeser JA, Lübbers HT. 3-Dimensional imaging for lower third molars: is there an implication for surgical removal? J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2011 Jul;69(7):1867-72. Epub 2011 Mar 21.
22. Lübbers HT, Kruse A, Messmer P, Grätz KW, Obwegeser JA, Matthews F. Precise screw positioning at the mandibular angle: computer assisted versus template coded J Craniofac Surg. 2011 Mar;22(2):620-4.
23. Kruse AL, Bredell M, Grätz KW. Oral cancer in men and women: are there differences? Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2011 Mar;15(1):51-5.
24. Lübbers HT, Obwegeser JA, Matthews F, Eyrich G, Grätz KW, Kruse A. A simple and flexible concept for computer-navigated surgery of the mandible. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2011 Mar;69(3):924-30.
25. Kruse AL, Bredell MG, Lübbers HT, Jacobsen C, Grätz KW, Obwegeser JA. Clinical reliability of radial forearm free-flap procedure in reconstructive head and neck surgery. J Craniofac Surg. 2011 May;22(3):822-5.
26. Kruse A, Jung RE, Nicholls F, Zwahlen RA, Hämmerle CH, Weber FE. Bone regeneration in the presence of a synthetic hydroxyapatite/silica oxide-based and a xenogenic hydroxyapatite-based bone substitute material. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2011 May;22(5):506-11
27. Lübbers HT, Medinger L, Kruse A, Grätz KW, Matthews F. Precision and accuracy of the 3dMD photogrammetric system in craniomaxillofacial application. J Craniofac Surg. 2010 May;21(3):763-7.
28. Lübbers HT, Matthews F, Damerau G, Kruse AL, Obwegeser JA, Grätz KW, Eyrich GK. Anatomy of impacted lower third molars evaluated by computerized tomography: is there an indication for 3-dimensional imaging? Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2011 May;111(5):547-50
29. Kruse AL, Luebbers HT, Grätz KW. C-reactive protein levels: a prognostic marker for patients with head and neck cancer? Head Neck Oncol. 2010 Aug 2;2:21.
30. Cordella C, Luebbers HT, Rivelli V, Grätz KW, Kruse AL. An evaluation of the preoperative hemoglobin level as a prognostic factor for oral squamous cell carcinoma. Head Neck Oncol. 2011 Aug 15;3:35.
Case Presentations
1. Kruse A, KW Grätz. Carcinoma cuniculatum – a rare entity in oral cavity. J Craniofac Surg. 2009 Jul;20(4):1270-2.
2. Kruse AL, Dannemann C, Grätz KW. Bilateral myositis ossificans of the masseter muscle after chemoradiotherapy and critical illness neuropathy--report of a rare entity and review of literature. Head Neck Oncol. 2009 Aug 12;1:30.
3. Kruse A, Hellmich N, Lübbers HT, KW Grätz. Neurological deficit of the facial nerve after root canal treatment. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2009 Aug;108(2):e46-8.
4. Günkel S, Siewert C, Kruse A, Simmen HP. Perforationstrama im Gesichtsschädel. Unfallchirurg. 2009 Dec;112(12):1075-8.
5. Kruse A, Zwahlen RA, Bredell MG, Dannemann C, Gengler C, Grätz KW. Primary Blastomycosis of Oral Cavity: a Case Report and Literature Review. J Craniofac Surg. 2010 Jan;21(1):121-3.
6. Kruse AL, Zwahlen R, Bredell MG, Riener MO, Grätz KW. Apocrine hidrocystoma of the cheek.J Craniofac Surg. 2010 Mar;21(2):594-6
7. Lison I, Bredell MG, Luebbers HT, Grätz KW, Kruse AL. Tibial stress fracture after fibular graft harvesting: an unusual complication. J Craniofac Surg. 2010 Jul;21(4):1082-3.
8. Kruse AL, Gengler C, Grätz KW, Obwegeser JA. Extranodal manifestation of Rosai-Dorfman disease without involvement of lymph nodes. J Craniofac Surg. 2010 Nov;21(6):1733-6.
9. Moser S, Beer M, Damerau G, Lübbers HT, Grätz KW, Kruse AL. A case report of metastasis of malignant mesothelioma to the oral gingiva. Head Neck Oncol. 2011 Apr 22;3:21
Review Article
1. Kruse AL, Luebbers HT, Grätz KW, Obwegeser JA. Factors influencing survival of free-flap in reconstruction for cancer of the head and neck: a literature review. Microsurgery. 2010;30(3):242-8.
Technical Notes
1. Kruse AL, Luebbers HT, Grätz KW, Bredell M. A new method for closure of large donor side defects after raising the pectoralis major flap. Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2010 Aug 4. [Epub ahead of print]
2. Kruse AL, Luebbers HT, Grätz KW, Obwegeser JA. Free flap monitoring protocol. J Craniofac Surg. 2010 Jul;21(4):1262-3.
3. Lübbers HT, Grätz KW, Kruse A. A helpful guide for positioning your transbuccal set. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2010 Aug;68(8):2028.

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