High-tech tools such as virtual surgical planning (VSP) and 3D-printed implants are helping otolaryngologists treat patients with complex facial trauma with more accuracy for improved outcomes.
New Technique Uses Umbilical Cord Stem Cells for Early Cleft Palate Repair
A technique using umbilical cord blood stem cells could be a promising new approach for repair of cleft palate in infants
Sponsored Supplement: New Paradigms in the Treatment of Nasal Airway Obstruction
A rhinologist and facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon discuss existing treatment options for nasal airway obstruction.
Airbags, Seat Belts Help Prevent Facial Fractures
Nearly 11% percent of patients examined at trauma centers following motor vehicle collisions had at least one facial fracture, and airbags and seat belts were associated with reduced likelihood of those fractures, according to results of a recently published study.
Benefits, Drawbacks of Free Abdominal Fat Transfer for Parotidectomy Defect Reconstruction
Investigators say FAT transfer in reconstruction is technically simple, improves facial symmetry, and achieves excellent postoperative cosmetic results
What Is the Best Method for Minimizing Risk of Hematoma Formation after Rhytidectomy?
The most commonly used adjunctive measures are drain placement, application of tissue sealant, and use of compression dressings
Patients With Isolated Mandible Fractures Should Be Screened for Concussion
Patients who present with isolated mandible fractures may benefit from concussion screening
Erich Arch Bar Use Declines in Favor of Manual Reduction in Mandible Fracture Management
Data suggest a shifting trend in mandible fracture management, with no statistical increase in complications when using manual reduction with ORIF
When Is Immediate Surgical Intervention Required for Isolated Orbital Blowout Fractures?
Immediate repair should be undertaken for orbital blowout fractures where bony fragments impinge upon the optic nerve
Trends in Revision Rhinoplasty
Otolaryngologists Tom D. Wang, MD and Dean Toriumi, MD discuss the changing trends in rhinoplasty over the past decade, pinpointing what technologies have emerged and how this new knowledge has impacted revision procedures.
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