Intradermal suture post-surgical scar in external dacryocystorhinostomy: technique and patient satisfaction survey

Causative factors of unsuccessful dacryocystorhinostomy and the surgical technique of revision external dacryocystorhinostomy.

ting the inferior portion or dividing the medial canthal tendon [3, 4] . However, the cut ends must be sutured while closing the wound [4] . Even a disinserted canthal tendon needs to be sutured to the periosteum over the nasal process of maxilla. The authors irrigated methylene blue in the lacrimal sac for identification. This does not facilitate the sac incision site over the internal common ...

Scar Revision: Analysis of Post-Scar Revision Satisfaction and Parameters Decisive for Patients’ Satisfaction

Cosmetic outcomes of cesarean section scar; subcuticular suture versus intradermal buried suture

Objective The objective of the study was to compare cosmetic outcomes and overall satisfaction rate of cesarean section scar between conventional subcuticular suture and intradermal buried vertical mattress. Methods Patients were enrolled to the study by chart review. A scar assessment was obtained retrospectively through a telephone survey. The patient component of the patient and observer s...

Surgical Technique: Non-endoscopic Mechanical Endonasal Dacryocystorhinostomy

To circumvent the disadvantages of endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy such as small rhinostomy size, high failure rate and expensive equipment, we hereby introduce a modified technique of non-endoscopic mechanical endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy (NE-MEDCR). Surgery is performed under general anesthesia with local decongestion of the nasal mucosa. A 20-gauge vitrectomy light probe is introduced th...

Incidence, patient satisfaction, and perceptions of post-surgical pain: results from a US national survey.

OBJECTIVE During the past two decades, professional associations, accrediting bodies, and payors have made post-surgical pain treatment a high priority. In light of the disappointing findings in previous surveys, a survey was conducted to assess patient perceptions and characterize patient experiences/levels of satisfaction with post-surgical pain management. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Surve...