OBJECTIVE To describe a technique for creation of a split calvarial bone L-shaped strut that provides dorsal support while increasing tip projection in patients with substantial septal saddle nose deformities from various underlying inflammatory conditions and surgical resection. METHODS Case series and review of the literature. RESULTS Fifteen patients underwent nasal reconstruction at our...

The drooping tip deformity is both a bothersome aesthetic feature and functional impairment of the nose. Both static and dynamic factors may affect tip appearance and it seems logical to take into account these factors when planning correction of drooping tip. Many studies have examined this topic, but its treatment remains controversial. In order to make nasal tip surgery successful, it is use...

A 42-year-old gentleman with history of significant alcohol consumption had history of painless hematemesis with postural symptoms. He was managed with fluids, blood products and octreotide; however the bleeding continued, and Sengstaken-Blackemore tube (SB tube, Rusch, Kernen, Germany) was inserted. The patient was then referred to our center. He was managed with fluids, blood products, terlip...

Cartilage defects represent a serious problem due to the poor regenerative properties of this tissue. Regarding the nose, nasal valve collapse is associated with nasal blockage and persistent airway obstruction associated with a significant drop in the quality of life for patients. In addition to surgical techniques, several cell-based tissue-engineering strategies are studied to improve cartil...

diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis can be confirmed based on clinical and/or radiological features. the potential of a progressive disease can be prevented or decreased by earlier recognition and correction of associated factors. obesity and alignment especially varus malalignment are recognized factors of a progressive disease. both nonpharmalogical as well as pharmacological modalities of treat...

IMPORTANCE Short nose, especially postoperative short nose in Asian patients, remains a challenging problem for plastic surgeons. OBJECTIVE To determine the outcomes of revision rhinoplasty of postoperative short noses in Asian patients. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS We performed a retrospective medical record review of 41 Asian patients with postoperative short nose who underwent revis...

The relationship between hindfoot deformity and forefoot pressure was assessed in 28 rheumatoid patients who had undergone forefoot reconstruction four years previously. Patients with valgus hindfoot deformities tended to have high forefoot pressures whereas those with a normal hindfoot recorded normal pressures on the dynamic pedobarograph. All patients with residual forefoot pain recorded abn...