M oday, Sptem er 6, 2016 study, the authors introduce the utilization of alar pinning with the external halo distractor for maxillary advancement, in place of an oral splint. Fixation sites within the alar crease allow for maxillary advancement while minimizing the visibility of pin site scars. They also eliminate the need for a custom-made oral splint, which prevents the patient from using the...

The main objective in dermatologic surgery is complete excision of the tumor whilst achieving the best possible functional and cosmetic outcome. In addition, we must take into account age, sex, and tumor size and site. We should also consider the patient’s expectations, the preservation of the different cosmetic units, and the final cosmetic outcome. The external nose is a facial esthetic unit ...

During a routine dissection a superficial artery was observed coursing subcutaneously at the anterior border of the axillary base towards the thoracic wall and bilaterally at the lower border of the pectoralis major muscle. On the right side it originated from the 3rd part of the axillary artery but on the opposite side the origin was from the first centimetre of a left radial artery originatin...

Unilateral cleft lip nasal deformity is characterized by prominent asymmetry resulting from distorted and displaced structures. Primary correction of the nasal deformity at the same time of lip repair has gained popularity, aiming at early restoration of the symmetry by lifting the alar cartilage and lengthening the columella on the cleft side. Postoperative relapse is a frequent finding due to...

Background In the human ear and nose, cartilage plays a key role in establishing its form and function. Interestingly, there is a noticeable paucity on biochemical, structural, and mechanical studies focused on facial cartilage. Such studies are needed to provide elementary knowledge that is fundamental to tissue engineering of cartilage. Therefore, in this study, a comparison is made of the bi...

Introduction: Rhinoplasty is one of the most common surgical procedures performed among Iranians. An important issue to be considered by nasal surgeons is anatomical variations between different ethnic groups. Working on Iranians with the existing ethnic variety encourages the need for an analysis of this particular population.   Materials and Methods: The present cross-...

The expression of the Nkx2.2 gene is involved in the organization of the alar-basal boundary in the forebrain of vertebrates. Its expression in different diencephalic and telencephalic regions, helped to define distinct progenitor domains in mouse and chick. Here we investigated the pattern of Nkx2.2 protein distribution throughout the development of the forebrain of the anuran amphibian, Xenop...