BACKGROUND Osteotomies are required to mobilize the bony pyramid for infracture, outfracture, or realignment. Using traditional techniques and instruments, mobilization of the bony pyramid often results in serious edema and ecchymosis. OBJECTIVE The authors evaluate how the use of micro-osteotomes in lateral osteotomy influence postoperative healing. METHODS A series of 36 rhinoplasties wer...

background early postoperative edema and ecchymosis are the most common factors to complicate initial patient perceptions about rhinoplasty. the current study was conducted to determine the effects of longer steri-strip tape on patient cheek in terms of ecchymosis control and reduction. methods through a randomized controlled clinical trial, 70 patients who underwent rhinoplasty were randomly e...

BACKGROUND Early recovery is an important factor for people undergoing facial plastic surgery. However, the normal inflammatory processes that are a consequence of surgery commonly cause oedema (swelling) and ecchymosis (bruising), which are undesirable complications. Severe oedema and ecchymosis delay full recovery, and may make patients dissatisfied with procedures. Perioperative corticostero...

A 31-year-old male presented to the emergency department with a chief complaint of headache after being assaulted with a baseball bat to the head. He denied loss of consciousness, nausea or vomiting. Past medical and surgical history was unremarkable. On physical examination, vitals signs included elevated blood pressure (167/92 mm Hg) and tachycardia (132 bpm). He was somnolent but easily arou...

BACKGROUND Minimizing complications after rhinoplasty is a priority for every surgeon performing the procedure. Perioperative steroid administration has been shown to decrease postoperative edema and ecchymosis in a number of prospective randomized trials. OBJECTIVES In an effort to further elucidate the significance of the data and develop an evidence-based algorithm for steroid administrati...

BACKGROUND Early postoperative edema and ecchymosis are the most common factors to complicate initial patient perceptions about rhinoplasty. The current study was conducted to determine the effects of longer steri-strip tape on patient cheek in terms of ecchymosis control and reduction. METHODS Through a randomized controlled clinical trial, 70 patients who underwent rhinoplasty were r...

Abstract Background Hemophilia B is an X-linked inherited disease, mainly caused by deficiency of factor IX. Severity the disease manifested IX in blood. Case presentation This paper presents our experience cochlear implantation with hemophilia 11-month child profound sensorineural hearing loss. The patient had normal hematological parameters pre-operatively and surgery was uneventful. After 36...