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2022 Vol.12 No.3

Effect of Total Intravenous Anesthesia and Inhalation Anesthesia on Edema and Ecchymosis in Rhinoplasty: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial
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Effect of Total Intravenous Anesthesia and Inhalation Anesthesia on Edema and Ecchymosis in Rhinoplasty: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial

Background: Postoperative edema and ecchymosis are frequently observed in rhinoplasty patients. Total intravenous anesthesia and inhalation anesthesia are 2 of the common types of general anesthesia used for rhinoplasty surgery and affect circulation and coagulation. The aim of this study was to investigate the edema and ecchymosis effects of total intravenous anesthesia and in...

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Evaluation of Superficial Parotidectomy Videos on Youtube in Terms of Surgical Education
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Evaluation of Superficial Parotidectomy Videos on Youtube in Terms of Surgical Education

Background: This study examined the videos of superficial parotidectomy on Youtube and aimed to evaluate whether these videos meet the basic educational steps with laparoscopic surgery video educational guidelines.

Methods: We analyzed the results of a Youtube search with the keywords “superficial parotidectomy surgery, superficial parotidectomy, paroti...

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Histopathological Examination of Cyanoacrylate Usage in Cartilage Graft Fixation
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Histopathological Examination of Cyanoacrylate Usage in Cartilage Graft Fixation

Background: The aim of this study is to investigate the histopathological effects of 2-octyl-cyanoacrylate used in facial plastic operations that are applied for the fixation of cartilage graft types and the graft stabilization effect.

Methods: In the study, 16 New Zealand-type rabbits weighing between 2250 g and 2500 g, 3-4 months old, were used. Two g...

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First Electrical Stimulations of the Ear with Voltaic Pile (Letter by Professor Volta to Professor Brugnatelli, “Above the Application of Electricity to Deaf-Mutes from Birth”)
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First Electrical Stimulations of the Ear with Voltaic Pile (Letter by Professor Volta to Professor Brugnatelli, “Above the Application of Electricity to Deaf-Mutes from Birth”)

In the late 18th century, several European scientists started describing the clinical effects of different types of electrical stimulation and tried to find new treatments for medical conditions, but only in the very early years of the 19th century, first attempts to cure deafness began. The letter written between 2 famous Italian scientists in the second half of 1802, by Professor A. Volta to ...

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Nasal Gout: A Rare Pathology
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Nasal Gout: A Rare Pathology

Gout is the most frequent cause of inflammatory arthritis. However, it may present atypical deposit sites for monosodium urate crystals, making its diagnosis difficult, particularly if there is no previous history of hyperuricemia. The aim of this study is to present a rare form of presentation of a common pathology such as gout with tophaceous gout involving the nasal dorsum as the first prese...

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An Extraordinary Case of Maxillofacial Trauma: Injury by Harpoon Shot
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An Extraordinary Case of Maxillofacial Trauma: Injury by Harpoon Shot

This case report presents a 24-year-old patient who accidentally received maxillofacial trauma with a speargun. One of the harpoons on the right and the other on the left had penetrated the submandibular region, and the floor of the mouth created lacerations on both sides of the tongue and extended into the nasal cavity by penetrating the hard palate bilaterally. In the maxillofacial computed t...

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