A surgical technique for retrieval of whole human cadaveric conjunctiva

Simple Surgical Technique for Ingrown Toenail Surgery

Background: Ingrown toenails are a common condition which, when recurrent and painful, are often treated surgically. This study proposes a new simple surgical technique for ingrown toenails with good results.Method: We selected 150 patients with 185 affected toes who were surgically treated by our techniques carried out from April 1995 to March 2004. This technique consisted of marginal n...

Titanium Snoreplasty- A New Surgical Technique

Introduction: Based on the previous data, among the general population aged between 30 and 60 years, snoring is observed in 44% and 28% of males and females, respectively. Therefore, it is important to treat snoring to reduce the disruption of the bed partner's sleep and the patients’ own problems. This study aimed to present a minimally invasive procedure which is easy to perform with le...

Unstable elbow dislocations: the description and cadaveric feasibility study of a new surgical technique

INTRODUCTION A small proportion of simple elbow dislocations are grossly unstable and joint congruence is not maintained after reduction. In this rare situation operative treatment is indicated. We describe a new intra articular reconstruction that utilises a slip of triceps tendon to provide immediate stability to the elbow. METHODS We assessed 20 cadaveric elbows, measuring the length of tr...

A cadaveric study of surgical landmarks for retrograde parotidectomy

PURPOSE Retrograde parotidectomy is employed in situations where tumors or scar tissue obscure the facial nerve trunk, making anterograde parotidectomy hazardous. Hence, the reliability of anatomical landmarks in retrograde parotidectomy is of equal practical importance. METHODS Distances from soft tissue and osseous landmarks to the corresponding peripheral branches of the facial nerve were ...

A New Surgical Technique in Treatment of Nail Onycogryphosis