Acute angle closure glaucoma is a sight-threatening situation characterized by a sudden and marked rise in intraocular pressure (IOP) due to obstruction of aqueous humour outflow. Many local (ocular drops, nasal and nebulized agents) and systemic drugs (e.g. atropine, adrenaline, ephedrine, some psychoactive and antiepileptic drugs) that are widely used in intensive care units have the potentia...

Reconstruction of large soft tissue defects of the medial canthal area represents a challenge, because of the thin skin, concave contour, and proximity to important nearby structures. Tension-free closure is important in avoiding distortion of the eyelid and nasal ala. Skin graft closure is not aesthetically appealing, and there are limitations in the use of local tissues for reconstruction. We...

There is no available data on the occurrence rate of a converged alveolar canal, detailed three-dimensional (3D) courses canals/grooves (ACGs), or contribution each superior nerve to area in maxilla. This study aimed clarify 3D ACGs, relationship between ACGs and nerves, posterior nerves (PSANs) using computed tomography (CT) with histological analysis. During gross anatomy course at Niigata Un...

We devised a new surgical alternative to the conventional nasoseptal flap, pedicled posterior septal–nasal floor flap that we named Kegon flap. evaluated effectiveness of this for skull base reconstruction in patients with high-flow cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage after sellar/parasellar tumor resection. The novel rescue was designed preserve blood flow and mucosa anterior nasal septum avoid ...

OBJECTIVE To assess the efficacy of decellularized dermal grafting used as an adjunct to the performance of primary repair of wide cleft palates. DESIGN Retrospective review. SETTING Tertiary referral center for large managed care organization. METHODS Seven consecutive patients with clefts of the hard and soft palates wider than 15 mm as measured at the posterior edge of the hard palate....

INTRODUCTION Newman, in 1957, was the first to describe the use of inflatable balloons to allow for the expansion of cutaneous tissue for closure of skin defects. Since that time, tissue expansion has been used in many areas of the body, including the face. It provides for closure of defects that would not be amenable to primary closure or where significant donor site morbidity would be created...

Objective A rhinolith is a rare entity affecting all people in all age groups. It is defined as a mineralized foreign body. The purpose of the present study was to reveal the distribution in age and gender and the localization, side, and prominent symptoms of rhinoliths to identify the risk groups and characteristics of the rhinoliths in a large case series. Methods A retrospective review was...

Rhinophyma is a benign and disfiguring tumor of the nose, affecting white old men. It represents the end stage of acne rosacea. Hypertrophy of the sebaceous apparatus and fibrosis lead to an enlarged, erythematous nasal tip with comedones. Treatment modalities include Isotretinoin (Which is not effective on severe rhinophyma), freehand scalpel shave, cryosurgery, electrocautery, dermabras...