Augmentation rhinoplasty with autogenous cartilage grafts

Objectives:We aimed to present our experience in augmentation rhinoplasty, using autologous grafts.Methods:Between the years Outdoor Post Light 2003-2007, whose registries were available, we evaluated 32 patients retrospectively.Results:Most of the operations were for traumatic reasons (62.5%, 20/32), and 37.5% (12/32) of them were revision surgeri

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Novel therapeutic strategy for unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis in children with univentricular circulation: EMG-guided diaphragmatic stimulation

Unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis in children with univentricular circulation poses significant challenges, including impaired hemodynamics and increased postoperative complications.Restoring diaphragmatic function is crucial to mitigate these risks.This study investigates the feasibility of Accessories automated stimulation of the paretic diaphra

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Diagnosis and augmentation therapy for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency: current knowledge and future potential

The underdiagnosis of alpha-1 Fabric Care antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency (AATD) has been recognized for many years, yet little progress has been made in treatment of the disease.In this review, we summarize the AATD disease process as well as its diagnosis and treatment by AAT augmentation therapy.AATD is a rare autosomal disease that primarily affec

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