1.Correction of the Trichiasis and the Cicatricial Entropion by Transposition of Skin Flaps.
Jean Seok OH ; Jin Woo KIM ; Eun Koo LEE ; Kyung Hwa LEE
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 1991;32(2):123-128
Trichiasis is usually associated with congenital entropion or conjunctival destruction from disease or injuries. Cicatricial entropion follows scarring of the palpebral conjunctiva, which may be caused by chemical injuries, surgical procedures, trauma and infections. Numerous surgical procedures have been described for correction of trichiasis and cicatricial entropion in accordance with the severity and location of the condition. We have treated partial trichiasis in 2 cases(4 lids),(one involving nasal one forth of the upper lid with corrected congenital ptosis and the other in temporal one forth of the upper lid with narrow palpebral fissure) and cicatricial entropion on the middle one forth of the upper lid in 3 cases(3 lids) with transposition of skin flaps. The resuits were satisfactory.
Cicatrix
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Conjunctiva
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Entropion*
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Intraoperative Complications
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Skin*
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Trichiasis*
3.Endoscopic Laser Dacryocystorhinostomy.
In Bong KANG ; Seon Tae KIM ; Chan Woo KIM ; Byung Hoon PARK ; Il Hwan JANG ; Heung Eog CHA
Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 1998;41(6):746-749
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Dacryocystorhinostomy is commonly performed through an external incision. Several transnasal approach were described earlier in this century but they failed to gain popularity probably because of difficult exposure. Whether the endoscopic laser dacryocystorhinostomy improved intranasal visualization and decreased intraoperative complications than external incision. MATERIALS AND METHODS: During recent 3 years, we performed endoscopic laser dacryocytorhinostomy about 10 cases at Joong Ang Gil Hospital. RESULTS: Success rate of revision groups (3 cases) was very good. CONCLUSION: Small-diameter endoscope with angled field of view provides excellent intranasal visualization. Endoscopic laser dacryocystorhinostomy avoids the possibility of pathologic scar formation and injury to the medial canthus. Endoscopic laser dacryocystorhinostomy appears to be the safe treatment especially for revision procedure.
Cicatrix
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Dacryocystorhinostomy*
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Endoscopes
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Endoscopy
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Intraoperative Complications
4.The Treatment Effects of Ultrasonic Surgical Aspiration for Axillary Osmidrosis.
Min Chul KANG ; Ki Baek JEONG ; Chang Duk KIM ; Jae We CHO ; Kyu Suk LEE
Korean Journal of Dermatology 2010;48(5):395-401
BACKGROUND: Axillary osmidrosis is a distressing and uncomfortable condition that can be a serious handicap in a person's personal and social life. There are many different surgical methods to treat axillary osmidrosis. However, they have caused frequently marked complications. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of ultrasonic surgical aspiration for the treatment of axillary osmidrosis. METHODS: From January 2007 to September 2008, a total of 62 patients was treated for axillary osmidrosis using ultrasonic surgical aspiration. RESULTS: Fifty-three (85.4%) patients had excellent to good results. Postoperative complications were seen in 5 (4.1%) patients out of 124 axillae. All of them were hematoma. The axillary scars are small and nearly negligible. The average recovery period was 5 days. CONCLUSION: Ultrasonic surgical aspiration displayed satisfactory therapeutic efficacy. This operation has many advantages with a high success rate, small and short scars, a low complication rate and a rapid recovery period.
Axilla
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Cicatrix
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Hematoma
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Humans
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Postoperative Complications
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Ultrasonics
5.Gasless submental approach endoscopic removal of thyroglossal cyst.
Quan ZENG ; Wei MA ; Chuan LIU ; Jin WU ; Xiao Qiang WANG ; Zhi Hai WANG ; Jiang ZHU ; Guo Hua HU
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2023;58(2):145-150
Objective: To explore the safety and feasibility of gasless submental approach endoscopic removal of thyroglossal cyst. Methods: This work prospectively included the clinical data of 13 patients who underwent the gasless submental approach endoscopic removal of thyroglossal cyst at the Department of Otolaryngology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University from August 2021 to February 2022. The operative time, bleeding volumes, postoperative complications, subjective pain levels, satisfaction with incisional scars, neck and facial deformities, and recurrences were prospectively evaluated by visual analogue scale(VAS) score. Results: All of 13 patients were successfully treated using this new technique. The patients had a median age of 38 years, ranging from 24 to 59 years, comprising of 3 males and 10 females. The length of the submental incision was about 3 cm and the median of operation time was 135 minutes. Postoperative complications were minimal. The median volume of blood loss was 10 ml. Surgical site swelling existed in 1 case and dysphagia for more than 1 week occurred in 2 cases. Patients were discharged from the hospital with a median of 3 days after surgery. On a VAS of 0-10 scores, the pain had a median of 2 on the first day after surgery, and the satisfaction with incision scars and neck and facial deformities showed a median of 8 at 6 months after surgery. There were no recurrences during the follow-up period of 9-15 months. Conclusion: Gasless submental approach endoscopic removal of thyroglossal cyst may be a reliable new surgical method that is safe and has cosmetic advantages.
Male
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Female
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Humans
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Adult
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Cicatrix/complications*
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Thyroglossal Cyst/complications*
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Endoscopy/methods*
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Postoperative Complications
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Pain/complications*
6.Transbuccal versus transoral approach for management of mandibular angle fractures: a prospective, clinical and radiographic study.
Purva Vijay Sinai KHANDEPARKER ; Vikas DHUPAR ; Rakshit Vijay Sinai KHANDEPARKER ; Hunny JAIN ; Kiran SAVANT ; Vikas BERWAL
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2016;42(3):144-150
OBJECTIVES: We compared the transbuccal and transoral approaches in the management of mandibular angle fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sixty patients with mandibular angle fractures were randomly divided into two equal groups (A, transoral approach; group B, transbuccal approach) who received fracture reduction using a single 2.5 mm 4 holed miniplate with a bar using either of the two approaches. Intraoperatively, the surgical time and the ease of surgical assess for fixation were noted. Patients were followed at 1 week, 3 months, and 6 months postoperatively and evaluated clinically for post-surgical complications like scarring, infection, postoperative occlusal discrepancy, malunion, and non-union. Radiographically, the interpretation of fracture reduction was also performed by studying the fracture gap following reduction using orthopantomogram tracing. The data was tabulated and subjected to statistical analysis. A P-value less than 0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS: No significant difference was seen between the two groups for variables like surgical time and ease of fixation. Radiographic interpretation of fracture reduction revealed statistical significance for group B from points B to D as compared to group A. No cases of malunion/non-union were noted. A single case of hypertrophic scar formation was noted in group B at 6 months postsurgery. Infection was noted in 2 patients in group B compared to 6 patients in group A. There was significantly more occlusal discrepancy in group A compared to group B at 1 week postoperatively, but no long standing discrepancy was noted in either group at the 6 months follow-up. CONCLUSION: The transbuccal approach was superior to the transoral approach with regard to radiographic reduction of the fracture gap, inconspicuous external scarring, and fewer postoperative complications. We preferred the transbuccal approach due to ease of use, minimal requirement for plate bending, and facilitation of plate placement in the neutral mid-point area of the mandible.
Cicatrix
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Cicatrix, Hypertrophic
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Mandible
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Operative Time
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Postoperative Complications
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Prospective Studies*
7.Adenosarcoma arising in abdominal scar endometriosis: report of a case.
Fan YANG ; Kai-xuan YANG ; Xian-ying YAO ; Jing GONG ; Bo SONG
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2008;37(9):643-644
Abdominal Injuries
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complications
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Adenosarcoma
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etiology
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Adult
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Cicatrix
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complications
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Endometriosis
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complications
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Female
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Humans
8.Mild Ptosis Correction with the Stitch Method During Incisional Double Fold Formation.
Archives of Plastic Surgery 2014;41(1):71-76
BACKGROUND: Numerous methods exist for simultaneous correction of mild blepharoptosis during double eyelid surgery. These methods are generally categorized into either incisional (open) or non-incisional (suture) methods. The incisional method is commonly used for the creation of the double eyelid crease in patients with excessive or thick skin. However, concurrent open ptosis correction is often marred by the lengthy period of intraoperative adjustment, causing more swelling, a longer recovery time, and an increased risk of postoperative complications. METHODS: The authors have devised a new, minimally invasive technique to alleviate mild ptosis during incisional double eyelid surgery. The anterior lamella is approached through the incisional technique for the creation of a double eyelid while the posterior lamella, including Muller's and levator muscles, is approached with the suture method for Muller's plication and ptosis correction. RESULTS: The procedure described was utilized in 28 patients from June 2012 to August 2012. Postoperative asymmetry was noted in one patient who had severe preoperative conjunctival scarring. Otherwise, ptosis was corrected as planned in the rest of the cases and all of the patients were satisfied with their postoperative appearance and experienced no complications. CONCLUSIONS: Our hybrid technique combines the benefits of both the incisional and suture methods, allowing for a predictable and easily reproducible correction of blepharoptosis with an aesthetically pleasing double eyelid.
Blepharoptosis
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Cicatrix
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Conjunctiva
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Eyelids
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Humans
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Muscles
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Postoperative Complications
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Skin
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Sutures
9.Treatment of the Medial Blow-out Fracture by Medial Transconjunctival Approach.
Seung Hwan LEE ; Dae Hwan PARK ; Ki Young AHN ; Ji Won WOO ; Chul Hong SONG ; Kyo Jin CHOO
Journal of the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association 2003;4(2):100-103
Blow-out fractures usually occur at the weakest point of orbital wall such as medial wall or orbital floor. The operative treatment of blow-out fracture involve restoration of intra-orbital soft tissue and bony structural integrity. The surgical reduction of medial blow-out fracture are mainly transcutaneous, transnasal and transconjunctival approaches. The conventional methods has several disadvantages, such as external scar, narrow operative field and injury of neurovascular bundle. But medial transconjunctival approach has advantages such as minimal scar, short operative time and relative safety. We experinced 26 cases of medial blow-out fracture using medial transconjunctival approach from June 2001 to May 2003. Preoperatively 21 cases showed diplopia and 14 cases showed enophthalmos. In postoperative complications, diplopia were 2 cases, enophthalmos was 1 case, anterior displacement of implant were 2 cases, conjunctival scar were 2 cases and injury of caruncle was 1 case. We report the medial transconjunctival approach that was effective treatment for medial blow-out fracture without specific complications.
Cicatrix
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Diplopia
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Enophthalmos
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Operative Time
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Orbit
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Orbital Fractures*
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Postoperative Complications
10.A Survey of Patient Satisfaction after Treating Zygomatic Complex Fractures Using a Coronal Approach.
Sin Rak KIM ; Jin Hyung PARK ; Yea Sik HAN ; Byeong Jin YE
Journal of the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association 2011;12(1):17-21
PURPOSE: It is difficult to objectively evaluate the outcomes of plastic surgical procedures. The combination of aesthetic and medical factors makes outcome quantification difficult. In this study, fracture reduction accuracy was objectively evaluated in patients with zygomatic complex fractures. Patients satisfaction with the accuracy was also examined. In addition, the patients' overall satisfaction and discomfort due to complications were analyzed. METHODS: Eighty-five patients who had surgeries via bicoronal incision for zygomatic complex fracture from March 2006 to December 2009 were included in this study. Two plastic surgeons evaluated the accuracy of the fracture reduction with postoperative computed tomography. A survey questionnaire was administered to evaluate the patients' overall satisfaction and the impact of symptoms associated with the procedure on the patients' daily lives. RESULTS: The overall patient satisfaction rate was 82.1 +/- 10.9% (range, 45~100%). The level of deformation was 6.7 +/- 10.9%, the levels of discomfort in daily life due to pain, paresthesia, scar, and facial palsy were 8.5 +/- 13.2%, 5.8 +/- 8.9%, 4.4 +/- 9.9%, and 1.9 +/- 9.2%, respectively. According to the visual analogue scale, paresthesia was found to be the most frequent symptom (43.5%), and pain was the most troublesome symptom. CONCLUSION: The use of bicoronal incision for treating zygomatic complex fractures can cause various complications due to wide incision and dissection. However, this technique can provide optimized reduction and rigid fixation. Most of these postoperative complications can cause significant discomfort in the patient. It is thought that the use of correct surgical technique and the accurate knowledge of craniofacial anatomy will result in a reduction of complications and significantly increase patient satisfaction.
Cicatrix
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Facial Paralysis
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Humans
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Paresthesia
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Patient Satisfaction
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Postoperative Complications
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Questionnaires