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261 Outcomes of free flap reconstruction in the elderly Head & Neck, July 6, 2012
262 Direct primary closure without undermining in the repair of vermilionectomy defects of the lower lip British Journal of Dermatology, July 2, 2012
263 Comparison of Different Grafting Techniques in Type I Tympanoplasty in Cases of Significant Middle Ear Granulation Otology & Neurotology, June 25, 2012
264 New modified free chimeric fibular flap design for head and neck reconstruction Head & Neck, June 20, 2012
265 A clinical experience of the supraclavicular flap used to reconstruct head and neck defects in late-stage cancer patients Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, June 14, 2012
266 Central Upper Lip Reconstruction by Two Vermillion Flaps and a Rotational Skin Flap Dermatology, June 13, 2012
267 Free flap reconstruction in 1999 and 2009: Changing case characteristics and outcomes The Laryngoscope, June 11, 2012
268 Congenital Agenesis of All the Nasal Cartilages Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, June 6, 2012
269 Porous high-density polyethylene in facial reconstruction and revision rhinoplasty: a prospective cohort study Full Text Head & Face Medicine, June 5, 2012
270 Tracheal transplantation Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine, June 1, 2012
271 Anatomical study and modified incision of the infrahyoid myocutaneous flap European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, June 1, 2012
272 Success rate and complications of endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy with unciformectomy Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, May 31, 2012
273 Computer-assisted quantitative upper airway analysis following modified uvulopalatal flap and lateral pharyngoplasty for obstructive sleep apnoea Clinical Otolaryngology, May 24, 2012
274 Validation of the Glasgow Facial Palsy Scale for the assessment of smile reanimation surgery in facial paralysis Clinical Otolaryngology, May 21, 2012
275 Endoscopic, assisted, modified turbinoplasty with mucosal flap The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, May 15, 2012
276 Reconstruction of hypopharyngeal defects with submental flap after laryngopharyngectomy European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, May 14, 2012
277 Craniopharyngioma: A pathologic, clinical, and surgical review Head & Neck, May 9, 2012
278 The subcutaneous melolabial island flap for nasal alar reconstruction: A clinical review with nuances in technique The Laryngoscope, May 9, 2012
279 Nasoseptal flap repair after endoscopic transsellar versus expanded endonasal approaches: Is there an increased risk of postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leak The Laryngoscope, May 1, 2012
280 Fully 3-dimensional digitally planned reconstruction of a mandible with a free vascularized fibula and immediate placement of an implant-supported prosthetic construction Head & Neck, April 26, 2012
As published in Minerva Medica, the effective post-operative analgesic doses of nefopan, paracetamol, and combined nefopam + paracetamol were determined. The study involved 90 adults who underwent tonsillectomies. The effective doses of nefopam, paracetamol, and combined nefopam + paracetamol were 21.7 mg, 628 mg, and 8.9 mg + 265 mg (synergistic), respectively.
Read the article summaryAs published in Pediatric Anesthesia, the application of topical ketamine (20 mg) or tramadol (0.8 ml) to the tonsillar fossae for 5 min following tonsillectomy in children (n=60) reduced pain and the requirement for rescue analgesia.
Read the article summaryAs published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, patients with hay fever and asthma have a reduced risk of colorectal mortality (RR = 0.79-0.90) and colorectal incidence (RR = 0.90).
Read the article summary1 Tracheal repair in children: reduction of mortality with advent of slide tracheoplasty ANZ Journal of Surgery, May 1, 2013 Review Article
2 Survival of diced and block cartilage grafts in combination with injectable calcium hydroxylapatite The Laryngoscope, May 22, 2013
3 Laser Earlobe Revision Dermatologic Surgery, May 3, 2013
4 Effects of Salivary Bypass Tubes on Fistula and Stricture Formation JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, April 9, 2013
5 Vascularized free forearm flap versus free anterolateral thigh perforator flaps for reconstruction in patients with head and neck cancer: Assessment of quality of life Head & Neck, May 7, 2013
6 Endoscopic intranasal surgery for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction--A new approach International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 17, 2013
7 Comparison between endoscopic and microscopic stapes surgery The Laryngoscope, May 16, 2013
8 A novel single-rib recombination method in binder syndrome treatment Annals of Plastic Surgery, May 28, 2013
9 Patient Outcomes, Satisfaction, and Improvement in Headaches After Endoscopic Brow-lift JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, May 10, 2013
10 A randomized study of suprastomal stents in laryngotracheoplasty surgery for grade III subglottic stenosis in children The Laryngoscope, May 16, 2013
11 Betahistine as an add-on: The magic bullet for postoperative nausea, vomiting and dizziness after middle ear surgery? Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology, May 15, 2013 Free full text
12 Hearing Preservation Surgery: Cochleostomy or Round Window Approach? A Systematic Review Otology & Neurotology, May 16, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
13 The Safe Zone for Placement of Chin Implants Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, April 12, 2013
14 Effect of early vs late tracheostomy placement on survival in patients receiving mechanical ventilation the tracman randomized trial early vs late tracheostomy placement JAMA, May 23, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
15 Anatomical reconstructions of pediatric airways from endoscopic images: A pilot study of the accuracy of quantitative endoscopy The Laryngoscope, May 20, 2013
16 Transoral robotic-assisted free flap reconstruction after radiation therapy in hypopharyngeal carcinoma: report of two cases European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, May 28, 2013
17 Alar Retraction: Etiology, Treatment, and Prevention JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, May 6, 2013 Review Article
18 Correction of sequelae of rhinoplasty by lipofilling Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, April 10, 2013
19 Reconstruction of the Nasal Soft Triangle Subunit Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, May 7, 2013 Review Article
20 Use of hyaluronic acid in the correction of contour asymmetries following rhinoplasty European Journal of Plastic Surgery, April 26, 2013
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