The endoscope-assisted temporoparietal fascia harvest technique for auricular reconstruction can minimize scarring, alopecia, and surgical time, with comparable blood loss. Flap size is comparable to that of the traditional open approach. The authors recommend a broadly based pedicle instead of one based solely off the superficial temporal artery.
In conclusion, the inferior pedicle technique has traditionally been the procedure of choice and remains so today. However, there has been an increase in the use of the newer techniques. Plastic surgeons are becoming more cognizant of the risk of deep venous thrombosis among their patients. The majority of breast reductions are now performed as outpatient procedures.
The LightMat provides excellent surgical light for cleft palate surgery and pharyngeal procedures. It affords the surgeon several advantages: it provides a cool operative light, flexibility in surgical position, and improved visibility and mobility; the surgeon avoids the delay in obtaining an appropriate working headlight; and, more importantly, it may prevent postural problems that could lead to spinal sprain and disability.
With appropriate patient selection and operative techniques, outpatient extended abdominoplasty can be performed safely in the patient with massive weight loss.
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