Correction of an alar web with a feather-edge rolled-in flap.

The aim of this study was to see the histological nature of the alar web and to introduce a featheredged rolled-in flap to reduce the alar web.On a cadaver, the perpendicular section of the alar web revealed a thickened dermis portion on both the skin side and the nasal side distal to the alar cartilage. According to histological results, we thought the thinning and rolling in of the distal margin of the end of the open rhinoplasty incision could reduce the alar web.

Burring and holes connecting ostectomy for the correction of prominent mandible angle.

The aim of this study was to introduce a safe ostectomy method for the correction of prominent mandibular angles via a "burring and holes connecting technique." A subperiosteal dissection was conducted, and the mandibular angle was exposed. Using a 7-mm-diameter burr, 3 to 5 holes were made on the predicted ostectomy line.

Human giant congenital melanocytic nevus exhibits potential proteomic alterations leading to melanotumorigenesis.

Background: A giant congenital melanocytic nevus (GCMN) is a malformation of the pigment cells. It is a distress to the patients for two reasons: one is disfigurement, and the other is the possibility of malignant changes. However, the underlying mechanisms of the development of GCMN and melanotumorigenesis in GCMN are unknown.

Accelerated development of the first and second mandibular molars after distraction osteogenesis of the mandible in patients with hemifacial microsomia.

Although distraction osteogenesis of the mandible in patients with hemifacial microsomia (HFM) before the mixed dentition period is widely performed, long-term follow-up information on dental problems is limited. We evaluated the long-term effect of distraction osteogenesis on dental development by comparing Nolla's developmental stages of the first and second molars between the affected and unaffected sides of the mandible. Forty-five patients with unilateral HFM who received distraction osteogenesis of the mandible between the ages of 5 and 8 years and whose dental status was followed for more than 2 years were selected for this study.

Functional reconstruction of the philtral ridge and dimple in the repaired cleft lip.

Our report describes a simple method of functional reconstruction of the philtral ridge in patients with repaired cleft lip. Philtral reconstruction was performed in 21 children with dehiscence of the orbicularis oris in repaired cleft lip. Prominent groove at the philtral column and lateral bulging during maximal "pucker" were the indications.