The long-term effects of alar base reduction.

Objective: To statistically analyze the long-term results of alar base reduction after rhinoplasty.

Methods: Among a consecutive series of 100 rhinoplasty cases, 19 patients required alar base reduction. The mean (SD) follow-up time was 11 (9) months (range, 2 months to 3 years).

Preoperative sedation in pediatric patients with sleep-disordered breathing.

Objective: Based on a few reports that describe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients as having an increased risk of acute upper airway obstruction (UAO) after pharmacological sedation, this population is less likely to receive sedation prior to surgery. Our objective was to evaluate pediatric patients with sleep-disordered breathing who received preoperative sedation to determine if there was an increase in preoperative airway obstruction.

Design: Retrospective chart review from 1995 to 2000.