Changes in patient-reported satisfaction and quality-of-life 6 months after rhinoplasty.

Background: Rhinoplasty is a challenging and demanding procedure in plastic surgery. Surgical success, patient satisfaction, and improved quality-of-life are important outcomes.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate patient-reported satisfaction with appearance, treatment, and decision outcomes as well as quality-of-life after rhinoplasty using validated questionnaires.

Advanced Preservation Rhinoplasty in the Era of Osteoplasty and Chondroplasty: How Have We Moved Beyond the Cottle Technique?

Background: Over the last 10 years, many new papers on innovative strategies from different surgeons worldwide have elevated the philosophy of preservation rhinoplasty (PR) to a different level: advanced preservation rhinoplasty.

Objectives: The goal of this article was to illustrate how 4 experienced surgeons approach important anatomical and functional issues related to PR.

Methods: M.

Will cell therapies provide the solution for the shortage of transplantable organs?

Purpose Of Review: The potential to regenerate ischemically damaged kidneys while being perfused ex-vivo offers the best near-term solution to increasing kidney allografts for transplantation.

Recent Findings: There are a number of stem-cell sources including: stromal mesenchymal cells (MSC), induced adult pluripotent stem cells, fetal stem cells from placenta, membranes, amniotic fluid and umbilical cord and hematopoietic cells. MSC are increasingly the stem cell of choice and studies are primarily focused on novel induction immunosuppression to prevent rejection.

Potentiating Renal Regeneration Using Mesenchymal Stem Cells.

Background: The potential of a mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy to accelerate the repair of ischemically damaged human kidneys during 24 hours of warm perfusion was evaluated. The hypothesis was that by administering MSC directly to the renal tissue, there would be an improved opportunity for cellular repair mediated by intrarenal paracrine effects.

Methods: Studies were performed using the exsanguinous metabolic support (EMS) tissue-engineering platform.