Synopsis ▪ Macromastia, or mammary hypertrophy, is a disease process which can result in physical and psychological symptoms. ▪ Macromastia symptoms rarely improve without surgical intervention, which typically results in…
Synopsis ▪ Rigid chest wall support may be achieved with mesh, acellular dermal matrix, or autogenous material such as tensor fascia lata (TFL). Of these, alloplastic mesh is most prone…
Synopsis ▪ Always consider the defect when planning a flap. ▪ Assess availability and laxity of local tissue. ▪ Rob Peter to pay Paul but only if Peter can afford…
Synopsis ▪ Normal speech is the primary goal of cleft palate repair; minimizing effects of maxillary growth is also important but ultimately secondary. ▪ Cleft palate repair prior to 1…
Synopsis ▪ The teachings of John Converse, Nicholas Georgiade, and Reed Dingman provided the benchmark for an entire generation of surgeons in facial injury repair. ▪ The treatment concepts discussed…
Synopsis ■ Incorporation of a diet and exercise program in conjunction with liposuction will allow patients to achieve their optimal shape and contour. Patients who do not adhere to diet…
Synopsis Open rhino ■ Accurate preoperative analysis and clinical diagnosis set the foundation for successful primary open rhinoplasty. ■ Open rhinoplasty allows anatomic exposure, identification, and correction of nasal deformities….
Table 73.1 Indications for surgery Blind and painful eye Sympathetic ophthalmia prophylaxis after uveal prolapse Intraocular malignancy (e.g. choroidal melanoma, retinoblastoma) Phthisis bulbi with disfigurement and blind eye from multiple…
Table 72.1a Indications for surgery Blind, painful eye Intractable endophthalmitis or corneal ulceration with no visual potential Anterior ruptured globe with no visual potential Table 72.1b Contraindications for surgery…
