Background: Septoplasty is a crucial step during rhinoplasty to correct the nose function and nasal aesthetics. The idea is not investigated regarding the educational purposes. Objective of the study is to evaluate the efficiency of endoscopic septoplasty during full job rhinoplasty and to observe its educational benefit. Methods: Twenty-seven patients who submitted for prospective study of endoscopic septorhinoplasty operation; the analysis involves 16 female patients and 11 males....
Wed Mar 11, 2020 02:00
Machine learning (ML) revolves around the concept of using experience to teach computer-based programs to reliably perform specific tasks. Healthcare setting is an ideal environment for adaptation of ML applications given the multiple specific tasks that could be allocated to computer programs to perform. There have been several scoping reviews published in literature looking at the general acceptance and adaptability of surgical specialities to ML applications, but very few focusing on the application...
Wed Mar 11, 2020 02:00
Introduction: Microvascular free tissue transfer has revolutionized the management of complex composite head and neck defects. Aim: To evaluate the functional and aesthetic outcomes in the primary reconstruction of post-excisional near total hemifacial defects with the chimeric anterolateral thigh flaps (cALT). Materials and methods: The author as a prelude to this clinical study has done a cadaveric study on the quadriceps artery angiosome. In this retrospective cohort study,...
Wed Mar 11, 2020 02:00
Background: Nasolabial flap is a work-horse flap for coverage of many facial units. However, these flaps have limited mobility and these limit their use in many instances. Facial artery with its numerous small cutaneous perforators can be a source for free-style skin flaps that can be islanded and have greater reach, one of which is nasolabial perforatory flap. Methods: The authors present a case series of 35 patients with central facial unit defects reconstructed by a single flap harvested...
Wed Mar 11, 2020 02:00
Background: The Millard rotation-advancement cleft lip repair is the most commonly performed cleft lip repair. An extended perialar incision allows for further advancement of the lateral lip element and improved positioning of the alar base. There is a lack of data evaluating differences in nasal alar growth when the perialar incision is utilized. This study compares the long-term effects of a perialar incision on the alar surface area of unilateral cleft lip patients who underwent a Millard...
Wed Mar 11, 2020 02:00
Introduction: Mandibular fractures between the angle and condyle can be difficult to access and treat. The authors sought to evaluate a small transcutaneous incision between the marginal mandibular and buccal nerve branches (Berger-Tenenhaus incision) to treat these fractures. Methods: Ten cadaveric hemi-faces were dissected. Surrounding facial nerve branches were identified and measured in relation to the discussed incision. Our clinical experience with the approach for mandibular...
Wed Mar 11, 2020 02:00
Syngnathia is a rare facial anomaly associated with neonatal problems, including a compromised airway, and the inability to take in solids and/or liquids. Syngnathia is included within the spectrum of oromandibular limb hypogenesis syndrome, an extremely rare condition characterized by varying degrees of congenital malformation involving the tongue, mandible, and limbs. In this report, we describe the case of a 41-day-old Caucasian female infant who was unable to open her mouth beginning at birth....
Wed Mar 11, 2020 02:00
Background: Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes are an important part of surgical documentation and billing for services provided within the United States. This limited coding language presents a challenge in the heterogenous and rapidly evolving field of craniofacial surgery. The authors aimed to survey members of the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgery (ASMS) to characterize the variability in coding practices in the surgical management of craniofacial trauma. Methods: ...
Wed Mar 11, 2020 02:00
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Sun Mar 01, 2020 02:00
Accuracy in patch testing is critical for correct allergen identification. This multistep process is prone to error and risk increases with more staff (physicians, residents, fellows, technicians), antigens, and patients. Standardized safety checkpoints increase efficiency, consistency, and safety. In this article, we outline workflows developed for 20 years of experience, which maximize productivity and communication among team members to minimize system errors. We organize patch safety into 5 key...
Sun Mar 01, 2020 02:00
Background Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) has become more frequent in children. The prevalence of contact sensitization varies with respect to age, sex, and geographic localization. Objective The aim of the study was to investigate the experience of a tertiary health center regarding the patch test results of contact sensitization in children without atopic dermatitis. Methods This is a retrospective review of 89 children (30 boys and 59 girls) who were aged between 3 and 18 years...
Sun Mar 01, 2020 02:00
Identification of the etiological chemical agent(s) associated with a case(s) of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is important for both patient management and public health surveillance. Traditional patch testing can identify chemical allergens to which the patient is allergic. Confirmation of allergen presence in the causative ACD-associated material is presently dependent on labeling information, which may not list the allergenic chemical on the product label or safety data sheet. Dermatologists...
Sun Mar 01, 2020 02:00
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Sun Mar 01, 2020 02:00
Background Patients with allergic contact dermatitis rely on ingredient lists published in databases and by online retailers to find safe skincare products. Objective The aim of this study was to determine the accuracy of product ingredient labeling by comparing drugstore product labels to ingredient lists published online. Methods Amazon was queried for best-selling items in several categories of skincare, generating a list of 93 products. These products were then found at a local Target...
Sun Mar 01, 2020 02:00
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Sun Mar 01, 2020 02:00
Background The American Contact Dermatitis Society Contact Allergen Management Program (CAMP) database was developed to provide patients with safe alternative products free of selected contact allergens. However, the CAMP database also records valuable information including the frequency of contact allergen searches for patients. Objectives The aim of the study was to determine the relative prevalence of contact allergens in North America. Methods Data from the CAMP database were analyzed...
Sun Mar 01, 2020 02:00
Polycyclic Dermatitis: An Unusual Presentation of Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Rubber Accelerators
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Sun Mar 01, 2020 02:00
Background Essure is an effective method for hysteroscopic sterilization. Reports of adverse effects, the underlying mechanisms of which are unknown, have increased in recent years. Objective The aim of the study was to determine whether there is a relationship between adverse events attributed to Essure and nickel sensitization. Methods Patients presenting alleged adverse reactions to Essure were referred for nickel patch testing before removal. Data regarding medical history of nickel...
Sun Mar 01, 2020 02:00
Background Allergic contact dermatitis to rubber accelerators in gloves has been well described in the literature. In response to this, glove manufacturers have recently marketed “accelerator-free” gloves. Little research has been done, to confirm whether these gloves are truly free from the accelerators known to cause contact dermatitis. Objective The aim of the study was to verify use of accelerators in reportedly accelerator-free/low-dermatitis-potential gloves. Methods A total of...
Sun Mar 01, 2020 02:00
Background Atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with altered skin barrier, microbiome, and immune dysregulation that may increase risk of skin infections. Objective The aim of the study was to determine whether AD is associated with skin infections and related outcomes. Methods Data from the 2006 to 2012 National Emergency Department Sample were analyzed, including an approximately 20% sample of all US emergency department (ED) visits (N = 198,102,435 adults or children). Results ...
Sun Mar 01, 2020 02:00
Background Urushiol, the culprit allergen in Toxicodendron plants such as poison ivy, is an oily mixture of 15 and 17 carbon side chain alk-(en)-yl catechols. Recently, consumer products have been identified that contain Toxicodendron as an ingredient on their label; however, no studies have assessed whether urushiol is indeed present within these products. Objective The aim of the study was to determine whether urushiol compounds are present in consumer products labeled as containing Toxicodendron...
Sun Mar 01, 2020 02:00
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Sun Mar 01, 2020 02:00
Background Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) caused by (meth)acrylates used in nail products is being increasingly reported in nail technicians and consumers. Objectives The aim of the study was to assess the incidence of sensitization to (meth)acrylates in technicians and users of nail products with ACD, referred for patch testing in a tertiary center, during the last 10 years. Methods All patients with ACD, who reported a profession associated with cosmetic nail procedures or use of...
Sun Mar 01, 2020 02:00
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Sun Mar 01, 2020 02:00
Background Epicutaneous patch testing was developed as a simple and effective method for diagnosing allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). Despite its proven value in ACD diagnoses, there is no defined standard for patch testing in children. Objective The aims of this study were to assess patch test positivity in pediatric patients with and without a history of atopic dermatitis suspected to have ACD, to compare these results with what the Thin-Layer Rapid Use Epicutaneous (T.R.U.E.) Test would...
Sun Mar 01, 2020 02:00
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Sun Mar 01, 2020 02:00
Traumatic and stressful events of childhood, known as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), have been associated with numerous health outcomes. However, little is known about ACEs in atopic dermatitis (AD) patients. We sought to determine the relationship between ACEs and childhood AD. Data were analyzed from the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study, a longitudinal birth cohort study that followed 4898 women and their children born in large US cities. Multivariable weighted logistic regression...
Sun Mar 01, 2020 02:00
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Sun Mar 01, 2020 02:00
Abstract The present study aimed to investigate the role of Forkhead box protein C2 (Foxc2) in oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL)-induced macrophages and identify the potential mechanisms. RAW264.7 cells, the murine macrophage cell line, were stimulated by ox-LDL, and cell proliferation was examined. The levels of inflammation- and oxidative stress-related markers were detected using kits after induction with ox-LDL. Subsequently,...
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Abstract Trained immunity has been recently identified in innate immune cells, which undergo long-term epigenetic and metabolic reprogramming after exposure to pathogens for protection from secondary infections. (1, 3)/(1, 6)-β-glucan derived from fungi can induce potent trained immunity; however, the effect of (1, 3)/(1, 4)-β-glucan (rich in dietary fiber oat) on trained immunity has not been reported. In the present study, two cell...
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Abstract Purpose The objective of this study is to compare the clinical outcomes between gas insufflation and gasless techniques used in transaxillary endoscopic thyroid lobectomy. Methods Data of patients who underwent transaxillary endoscopic thyroid lobectomy from June 2011 to August 2019 were reviewed. All surgeries were performed by one experienced surgeon....
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Abstract Background Smoking, whether active or passive, has proven deleterious effects on the nasal mucosa. There is also a link between smoking and development and/or maintenance of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Reversal of smoking-induced mucosal changes after quitting smoking is still unconfirmed and controversial. The present study investigated the possibility of reversal of smoking-related nasal mucosal changes back to normal after...
Thu Mar 12, 2020 02:00
Abstract Background The malignancy of parotid carcinoma varies, and accurate preoperative assessment of malignancy is important for selecting the appropriate treatment. However, the preoperative diagnosis of low/intermediate-grade carcinoma is difficult, and surgery may sometimes be performed without any prior knowledge of malignancy. Methods The results...
Thu Mar 12, 2020 02:00
Abstract The incorporation of microeconomics concepts into studies using self-administration procedures has provided critical insights into the factors that influence consumption of a wide range of food and drug reinforcers. In particular, the fitting of demand curves to consumption data provides a powerful analytic tool for computing objective metrics of behavior that can be compared across a wide range of reward types in both human and animal experiments. The results of these...
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Abstract Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in humans chronically promotes the neuronal damage in the hippocampus. Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) is pivotal for the development of numerous hippocampal diseases. Chronic intermittent hypoxia (CIH) is a prominent feature of OSA. Here in our study, the effects of TLR2 antagonism on the neural damage elicited by CIH were examined. ...
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Natural killer (NK) cell enteropathy is a lymphoproliferative disorder, initially described by Mansoor and colleagues, that presents in the gastrointestinal tract, and is often mistaken for extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma on first assessment. This population of cells in this process have an NK-cell phenotype (CD3, CD56, CD2, CD7), lacks evidence of Epstein-Barr virus infection, has germline rearrangement of the T-cell receptor, and a very indolent clinical course. Indeed, many of such patients had...
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