Plink, plastic surgery and the Internet

Heijningen, Ivar van; Mannaerts, H.H. Guido; Blondeel, Phillip; Spauwen, H.M. Paul

doi:10.1054/bjps.1997.0110

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“…21 Modern patients wish to be informed about their options and want the "best treatment" and the "best doctor" for their problems. 43 Patients will make use of any means available to obtain these answers. Hopping also emphasizes that computer imaging capabilities in a practice can foster an image that "state-of-the-art" medicine is practiced there and that educated patients often demand that service.…”

Section: Morphing As a Teaching Toolmentioning

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Evolution of Preoperative Rhinoplasty Consult by Computer Imaging

et al. 2016

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The preoperative consultation in rhinoplasty involves a multitude of actions that are mandatory for the decision-making process: history taking with attention to the symptoms and specific requests of the patient, clinical evaluation of the aesthetics, the functional status of the nose and the patients' motivation for surgery, and acquisition of standardized preoperative photographs. During the last decade, computer imaging or morphing of the preoperative pictures of the nose has become much more common. This part of the consultation allows the surgeon and patient to reach a mutually agreeable set of expectations by demonstrating the planned outcome of rhinoplasty and describing the objectives of surgery. The evolving literature on computer imaging supports that the benefits for both the patients and surgeons seem to outweigh the risks. Indeed, morphing enables the surgeon to precisely explain to the patients the goal of surgery, and to postpone or even cancel surgery in the group of patients that do not appear satisfied with the proposed changes. In addition, patients may feel more prepared for surgery and have a more realistic view of the outcome of the intervention. Presently, computer imaging is progressing from 2D to 3D models, optimizing the surgeons' capacity to perform morphing in the most advantageous manner for both parties. The current review provides a state-of-the art analysis on morphing in rhinoplasty, putting morphing into a historic and relevant perspective in clinical practice.

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Section: Morphing As a Teaching Toolmentioning

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Evolution of Preoperative Rhinoplasty Consult by Computer Imaging

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“…Currently, the Internet is becoming an increasingly popular source of medical information because of its wide availability, the frequent updating of its content and the use of multimedia formats in presenting data (5). In the study carried out by Losken et al (1), 92% of patients living in the U.S. who underwent reconstructive breast surgery had the possibility of using the Internet, while 71% had access to websites from home.…”

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“…However these search engines are not able to distinguish between accurate information put on the web by reputable medical sources and inaccurate information provided by unreliable or non-professional sources (7). It is hard for the patient to distinguish between web sites with high or low factual accuracy (5). This is an important issue because according to Fox et al (8), the information obtained on-line had significant impact on the decision to undergo medical treatment for about 70% of Internet users.…”

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The Internet as a Source of Information for Patients Prior to Rhinoplasty

Szychta

Zieliński

Rykałą

et al. 2011

Clin Exp Otorhinolaryngol

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ObjectivesTo determine the prevalence of Internet use by patients considering rhinoplasty and to identify the impact of such information on their decisions.MethodsProspective analysis of the impact of information received via the Internet by patients considering rhinoplasty on their decision-making prior to surgery. Eighty six patients, scheduled for post-traumatic or aesthetic rhinoplasty, received a questionnaire, consisting of 19 questions, which sought to evaluate their perception of the importance of the Internet information to them and also collected relevant demographic and sociological data.ResultsRespondents searched online for descriptions of medical procedures, information about how to contact other patients, pre- and post-operative pictures and making contact with a doctor. Patients considering aesthetic rhinoplasty received medical information from a third party or via the Internet. Individuals requiring post-traumatic surgical treatment were usually referred by family doctor.ConclusionPatients planning nasal aesthetic surgery form their opinions after consulting friends and searching the Internet, which can act as an important medical assistance.

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“…The Internet is an educational resource but the volume of information available limits its value. Many of the websites relating to plastic surgery are of high visual quality (Van Heijningen, Mannaerts, Blondeel & Spauwen, 1998) but are these sites the most appropriate to integrate into a medical curriculum (Prater & Smith, 1989)? In this short study we aimed to see if we could provide some insight into how to optimise the educational value of the Internet for undergraduates studying plastic surgery, as this is an area of significant interest in medical education (Shazly, Mohamed & Maiwald, 2000).…”

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It takes more than metadata and stories of success: Understanding barriers to reuse of computer facilitated learning resources

McNaught

Burd

Whithear

et al. 2003

AJET

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A national study in Australia in the late 1990s explored barriers to the adoption and reuse of computer facilitated learning (CFL) in Australian universities. These barriers will be summarised. One of these barriers is that it is hard to find information on courseware that is educationally sound; usually such courseware is expensive to produce and so reuse is especially desirable. However, even when information and access to electronic courseware exists, reuse may still not occur. Two cases will be described to illustrate the complexity of reuse. These cases are: 1) a collection of 169 plastic surgery websites; and 2) an international consortium of veterinary microbiology resources based on a well-evaluated case study design. Some strategies for improving reuse are suggested. Just what is this paper about?One of the conference themes is the 'Navigators' log'. The suggestions there for paper orientations are: positive learning experiences, teaching innovations that worked, case studies, successful use of the web and learning technologies, successful course creation and pedagogical dimensions, educational design tools for learning, and exemplary projects. This paper will be within this theme BUT will not have success as the main focus; it will concentrate on issues and concerns -more on what did NOT work than on what did. Successful projects are often reported in glowing terms and the issues and concerns that arise from them are not explored in

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Plink, plastic surgery and the Internet

Cited by 21 publications

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Evolution of Preoperative Rhinoplasty Consult by Computer Imaging

Evolution of Preoperative Rhinoplasty Consult by Computer Imaging

The Internet as a Source of Information for Patients Prior to Rhinoplasty

It takes more than metadata and stories of success: Understanding barriers to reuse of computer facilitated learning resources

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