Original Article

Intraoperative Suction-Assisted Evaluation of the Nasal Valve in Rhinoplasty

Zoumalan et al discuss using suction-assisted analysis of the nasal valve as a useful tool for determining which maneuvers improve the strength of the nasal valve.

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Nasal Batten Grafts: Are Patients Satisfied?

Sufyan et al determined the extent to which patients believe batten grafts alter their appearance.

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Auricular Keloids: Combined Therapy With a New Pressure Device

Bran and colleagues describe a new, custom-made pressure device that can be used with established designs as an adjuvant therapy for optimized treatment of auricular keloids.

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Contemporary Review

Mechanical Analysis of the Effects of Cephalic Trim on Lower Lateral Cartilage Stability

Oliaei et al used a porcine cartilage nasal tip model to determine how mechanical stability changes in the lower lateral cartilage after varying degrees of cephalic resection.

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Anatomic Variations Found on Dissection of Depressor Septi Nasi Muscles in Cadavers

Ebrahimi et al provide guidance for modification of the depressor septi muscle during rhinoplasty in patients with an active muscle and short upper lip.

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Orthodromic Temporalis Tendon Transfer: Anatomical Considerations

Parker et al define at-risk structures during orthodromic temporalis tendon transfer and achievable tendon length without temporal releasing incisions or perioral lengthening materials.

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Comparison of Effectiveness of Silicone Gel Sheeting With Microporous Paper Tape in the Prevention of Hypertrophic Scarring in a Rabbit Model

Tollefson et al determine the effectiveness of treating scars with microporous paper tape or silicone gel sheeting in preventing hypertrophic scarring.

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Contemporary Review

Zygomaticomaxillary Complex Fractures

Meslemani and Kellman discuss different types of zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures and their diagnosis and treatment.

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Surgical Technique

New Technique for Medial Canthoplasty That Incorporates Modified V-W Epicanthoplasty

Sakamoto et al describe a new design for epicanthoplasty and its results.

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Research Letter

Physician Confidence in Fillers and Neurotoxins: A National Survey

Pearlman et al conducted a national survey aimed at the use of botulinum toxin and the most commonly used fillers.

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Brief Communication

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Original Article

Hinged Forearm Split-Thickness Skin Graft for Radial Artery Fasciocutaneous Flap Donor Site Repair

Ethics and Public Policy

Health Care Reform: Ethical Considerations for Physicians

Surgical Technique

The Alar-Spanning Suture: A Useful Tool in Rhinoplasty to Refine the Nasal Tip

COSM

Announcing the return of the AAFPRS to the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM). Come join your colleagues for a great time in San Diego, California, at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, April 18-22, 2012. For more information, visit www.cosm.md.

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