How can periorbital oedema and ecchymose be reduced in rhinoplasty?

Oedema and ecchymose are frequent morbidities of septorhinoplasty, a facial surgical procedure for reforming the shape and functions of the nose. Periorbital oedema (PO) and periorbital ecchymose (PE) are normal occurrences, but are undesirable for patients undergoing the procedure for aesthetic purposes. The present study examined 65 patients who underwent open technique septorhinoplasty for aesthetic and functional complaints.

Histopathologic changes in the middle ear mucosa after exposure to pepsin and unconjugated bile acid.

Objective: An increasing number of studies indicate that pepsin and bile acid cause damage to the ear, nose, and throat structures as a result of extraesophageal reflux. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the damaging effect of bile acids and pepsin on the middle ear mucosa.

Material And Methods: Twenty-nine healthy rats were included in this study.

Effect of thermal welding tonsillectomy on emergence agitation.

: This study sought to examine the effect of thermal welding tonsillectomy that reduces pain and length of anesthesia on emergence agitation. A total of 60 patients (age range, 3–6 years) with chronic recurrent tonsillitis with an indication for tonsillectomy were included. Patients were randomly assigned to 2 groups.

The effect of the duration of merocel in a glove finger on postoperative morbidity.

We examined the effects of the duration of keeping a Merocel nasal packing in the nose and the application technique (packing applied either directly or inside a glove finger) on postoperative morbidity and complications. The study included 129 patients (67 males and 62 females; age range 18 to 56 years) undergoing nasal septoplasty without turbinate intervention. The patients were randomly assigned into 4 groups.