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Effect of Surgical Specialty on Postoperative Complications of Rhinoplasty.
[OBJECTIVE] Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic procedure that is typically performed by either otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat [ENT]) or plastic surgeons. This study specifically investigates the association between surgical specialty and c…
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Giant Pituitary Adenoma - Special Considerations.
Giant pituitary adenomas (GPAs) comprise 5% to 15% of pituitary adenomas, but have higher rates of extrasellar invasion, subtotal resection, surgical morbidity, and recurrence. With the possible exception of giant prolactinomas, GPAs requir…
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Systematic Review of Negative Pressure Pulmonary Edema in Otolaryngology Procedures.
[OBJECTIVE(S)] Negative pressure pulmonary edema (NPPE) is a rare perioperative complication with a potentially fatal outcome. The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review of NPPE in adult otolaryngology procedures with the goal…
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Functional and Aesthetic Outcomes of Extracorporeal Septoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses.
[OBJECTIVE] The safety and efficacy of extracorporeal septoplasty (ECS) has long been debated. Our objective was to determine this technique's functional and aesthetic outcomes and complications through a systematic review of the literature…
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Perioperative Analgesia for Patients Undergoing Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty: An Evidence-Based Review.
[OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS] Opioid misuse and diversion is a pressing topic in today's healthcare environment. The objective of this study was to conduct a review of non-opioid perioperative analgesic regimens following septoplasty, rhinoplasty…
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Perioperative Desmopressin for Patients Undergoing Otolaryngologic Procedures: A Systematic Review.
[OBJECTIVE] Desmopressin (DDAVP) is a hemostatic agent used to manage bleeding in patients with hemostatic disorders, and there is a lack of published data to guide its use during otolaryngology procedures. The objective of this study was t…
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Pediatric rhinoplasty: A discussion of perioperative considerations and systematic review.
[OBJECTIVES] Pediatric rhinoplasty has traditionally raised numerous concerns, including its impact on growth as well as the psychological sequelae of undergoing a potentially appearance-altering procedure. Our objective was to critically e…
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A look inside the courtroom: an analysis of 292 cosmetic breast surgery medical malpractice cases.
[BACKGROUND] Malpractice claims affect the cost and quality of health care. [OBJECTIVE] The authors examine litigation in cosmetic breast surgery and identify factors influencing malpractice litigation outcomes. [METHODS] The Westlaw data…
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Complication of a columellar strut in an edentulous patient.
The cartilaginous columellar strut is a well established, commonly used graft in rhinoplasty which provides support and stability to the nasal base. The risk of such a graft is related to grafts designs, whereby the posterior aspect can cau…
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In the eyes of the law: malpractice litigation in oculoplastic surgery.
[PURPOSE] To assess characteristics associated with various outcomes of malpractice litigation, resulting from injuries sustained during oculoplastic procedures. [METHODS] The Westlaw legal database (Thomson Reuters, New York, NY, U.S.A.) …
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Lasers and losers in the eyes of the law: liability for head and neck procedures.
[IMPORTANCE] Although some have noted that malpractice litigation may be "plateauing," defensive medical practices are pervasive and make up a considerable proportion of the "indirect" costs medicolegal issues contribute toward our health c…
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From the operating room to the courtroom: a comprehensive characterization of litigation related to facial plastic surgery procedures.
[OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS] Malpractice litigation has increased in recent decades, contributing to higher health-care costs. Characterization of complications leading to litigation is of special interest to practitioners of facial plastic surg…