Radix's Importance for Plastic Surgeons: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Considering the importance of the nose in the beauty of the face, accurate and systematic three-dimensional nasal analysis of the nose before the procedure is essential. The radix, and so the nasofrontal and nasofacial angles, play an essential role in forming an aesthetically pleasing nose because they influence the length and projection of the nose. We aimed to measure information about the pre-operative radix position in our region.

Evidence-Based Efficacy of Autologous Grated Cartilage in Primary and Secondary Rhinoplasty.

Background: There are numerous methods to mold and shape cartilage grafts for use in rhinoplasty. Each technique has advantages and disadvantages. We are going to introduce a new method for cartilage shaping with long lasting effects confirmed by follow up examination and pathologic evaluation.

Epitheliod leiomyoma of the bladder: an unusual case of irritative and obstructive voiding symptoms.

Epitheloid leiomyoma is a very rare subtype of benign mesothelial tumors of the bladder. A 46-year-old female patient presented to our hospital with prolonged dysuria, frequency, and recurrent urinary tract infections. Bimanual examination revealed a mobile, round mass in bladder.

Dorsal versus ventral oral mucosal graft urethroplasty.

Purpose: To evaluate success rate of dorsal versus ventral oral mucosal graft for anterior urethroplasty.

Materials And Methods: In a retrospective study, the results of the ventral and dorsal oral mucosal graft (OMG) anterior urethroplasty were assessed in 24 and 29 patients, respectively. Demographic and clinical characteristics of subjects were gathered from the medical records.

Dorsal versus ventral anterior urethral spatulation in posterior urethroplasty.

Purpose: To compare dorsal versus ventral anterior urethral spatulation in posterior urethroplasty.

Materials And Methods: In a retrospective study, we evaluated the records of 320 posterior urethroplasties which have been done in our center over a 7-year period from January 2000 to December 2006. The results of dorsal and ventral anterior urethral spatulations were compared.

Monti's procedure as an alternative technique in complex urethral distraction defect.

Purpose: Pelvic fracture urethral distraction defect is usually managed by the end to end anastomotic urethroplasty. Surgical repair of those patients with post-traumatic complex posterior urethral defects, who have undergone failed previous surgical treatments, remains one of the most challenging problems in urology. Appendix urinary diversion could be used in such cases.

Fistula repair after hypospadias surgery using buccal mucosal graft.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the success rate of urethrocutaneous fistula repair using buccal mucosal graft in patients with a previous hypospadias repair.

Materials And Methods: We reviewed records of our patients with urethrocutaneous fistula developed after hypospadias repair in whom buccal mucosal graft fistula repair had been performed. All of the patients had been followed up for 24 postoperative months.

Clean intermittent catheterization with triamcinolone ointment following internal urethrotomy.

Introduction: Our aim was to evaluate clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) results in combination with triamcinolone ointment for lubrication of the catheter after internal urethrotomy.

Materials And Methods: Seventy patients who underwent internal urethrotomy were assigned into 2 groups and performed CIC with either triamcinolone 1% ointment or a water-based gel (control) for lubrication of the catheter. They continued CIC regimen up to 6 month and were followed up for 12 months.

Internal urethrotomy combined with antegrade flexible cystoscopy for management of obliterative urethral stricture.

Introduction: We studied the safety and efficacy of flexible cystoscopy-guided internal urethrotomy in the management of obliterative urethral strictures.

Materials And Methods: Forty-three flexible cystoscopy-guided internal urethrotomies were performed between 1999 and 2005. The indication for the procedure was nearly blinded bulbar or membranous urethral strictures not longer than 1 cm that would not allow passage of guide wire.

Diagnostic application of flexible cystoscope in pelvic fracture urethral distraction defects.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of antegrade flexible cystoscopy in pelvic fracture urethral distraction defects (PFUDD).

Materials And Methods: Between 1999 and 2004, a total of 111 patients with PFUDD were evaluated by antegrade flexible cystoscopy. The flexible cystoscope was introduced into the posterior urethra and the area was evaluated for any probable fistula, false passages, or displacement of the posterior urethra.