INTRODUCTION In rhinoplasty, the nasal dorsum has important relevance regarding the esthetic and functional aspects of the surgery. Its reduction should be performed with maximum accuracy and controlled resection to prevent or minimize potential complications. The Septum Pyramidal Adjustment and Repositioning consists of a conservative surgical technique of the nasal dorsum, which does not requ...

UNLABELLED A crooked nose is the result of deformities that might involve the bony nasal pyramid, the upper and lower lateral cartilages, and nasal septum, causing complaints of aesthetic and/or functional nature. PURPOSE To evaluate how satisfied are those patients who underwent rhinoplasty to correct crooked nose, through the questionnaire Rhinoplasty Outcomes Evaluation (ROE). MATERIAL A...

Moose are a species of deer possessing a conspicuous overhanging muzzle. The functional significance of this apomorphic proboscis has remained obscure, and thus, we studied the anatomy of moose noses in an attempt to shed light on its enigmatic function. We examined two calves, one adult bull, and one adult cow from Newfoundland, Canada, using gross dissection and sectioning aided by radio-opaq...

Using both mutant analyses with zebrafish mutants deficient in genes encoding members of this signaling pathway, as well as pharmacological treatment with cyclopamine, which inhibits Hh signaling, we have gained a better understanding of the role of this signaling pathway on branchial arch outgrowth. We conclude that while Hh is involved in cell proliferation within all pharyngeal cartilages, i...

OBJECTIVES To review the anatomy and dynamics of the hanging columella and to describe a technique to correct the causative anatomical deformity. DESIGN Case series. SETTING A facial plastic surgery private practice in Highland Park, NJ. PATIENTS Consecutive sample of 10 patients (6 women and 4 men), aged from 27 to 52 years (mean age, 32 years). INTERVENTIONS Through an external approa...

A long nose with a drooping tip is a major aesthetic problem. It creates a negative and aged appearance and looks worse when smiling. In order to rectify this problem, the underlying anatomical causes should be understood and corrected simultaneously to optimize surgical outcomes. The causes of a drooping tip of a long nose are generally classified into two mechanisms. Static causes usually res...

Pectus arcuatum is a rare complex chest wall deformity. A 31-year-old female presented with a severely protruding upper sternum combined with a concave lower sternum. We planned a modified Ravitch-type operation. Through vertical mid-sternal incision, chondrectomies were performed from the second to fifth costal cartilages, saving the perichondrium. Horizontal osteotomy was performed in a wedge...