Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery - Current Issue
Purpose of review We aim to distill the current body of evidence to consider when selecting an endoscopic versus open approach to address cranial base disease. We evaluate the evolution of modern surgical techniques and their respective limitations. Recent findings Greater understanding of the role of tumor biology in relation to patient...
Purpose of review The purpose of this article is to review the recent grafting strategies in maxillofacial trauma. Recent findings Recent technological advancements have applications in the management of maxillofacial trauma; advancements in imaging modalities such as 3D imaging can help surgeons in both the preoperative and intraoperative...
Purpose of review In revision or posttraumatic rhinoplasty, the quantity and quality of septal cartilage available for grafting is often deficient and auricular cartilage often provides insufficient strength for structural nasal reconstruction. Accordingly, rib cartilage serves as a reliable, abundant source of cartilage for grafting. However,...
Purpose of review Facial feminization surgery (FFS) is being performed by facial plastic surgeons with increasing frequency. As insurance companies expand benefits to cover these procedures, more and more institutions are developing programs to treat transgender patients. The purpose of this review is to summarize recent literature on the subject...
Purpose of review The role of perichondrium in cartilage graft survival has been long debated. Although the innate function of perichondrium in providing mechanical and regenerative support to cartilage in its native position is relatively undisputed, studies continue to vacillate over how the perichondrium effects cartilage grafts once transplanted....
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