Publications by authors named "George Ghanime"

Introduction:  Rhinoplasty is a common and complex surgical procedure. Respiratory and aesthetic dissatisfaction are major causes of revision surgeries. Multiple techniques were described to reconstruct the middle nasal vault and improve functional outcomes.

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Background Rhinoplasty is a common and complex plastic surgery procedure. The evaluation of surgical success in rhinoplasty is primarily based on patient satisfaction. The purpose of the study is to assess the characteristics of patients who underwent rhinoplasty and their satisfaction using the FACE-Q questionnaire.

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Although animal bites account for a fair number of emergency department visits, donkey bites account for a very limited proportion. A 12-year-old boy presented to our department with a severe donkey bite involving his face. The injury included his left cheek with a laceration of the left ear cartilage.

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Introduction Despite the heightened interest in the management and prevention of burn scars, only a few articles have been published that assess the risk factors for the development of burn scars. The relationship between admission to the burn unit and the need for reconstructive surgery, the effect of the burn area on the number of further surgeries needed, and the adverse event of the technique used in the reconstructive surgery is not widely explored in the literature. These unmet challenges are crucial for a standardized consensus about burn scar management.

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Mucormycosis is a rare but aggressive and fatal infection that is prevalent in immunocompromised patients. The variation in its clinical presentation and the lack of specificity are misleading and lead to a delay in the diagnosis and management. However, the era of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is marked by the increasing emergence of Mucor infections, now identified as coronavirus-associated mucormycosis (CAM).

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Article Synopsis
  • Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a severe, fast-spreading infection that can lead to tissue death and serious complications like sepsis, with certain health conditions increasing risk.
  • A 19-year-old male with no significant medical history developed aggressive NF in his leg after falling off a skateboard, requiring extensive treatment, including multiple debridement and reconstructive surgeries.
  • Despite the seriousness of NF, early diagnosis is essential for effective treatment, and the patient ultimately regained normal movement in his leg after recovery.
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Rhinoplasty is a commonly performed cosmetic surgery. Clinicians are facing an increased demand on non-surgical procedures, therefore liquid rhinoplasty is gaining popularity. Given the characteristic of lipofilling to rejuvenate and improve skin texture, fat grafting can be used to reshape the nose in secondary rhinoplasty.

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Trichoblastic carcinoma is a rare malignant hair follicle tumor. It resembles basal cell carcinoma clinically, but different studies emphasize on the importance of differentiating between these two cancers since they have different clinical course which may affect treatment options and follow up. Regardless of its aggressive behavior, no consensus is present for the treatment of trichoblastic carcinoma.

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Unlabelled: Rhinoplasty is a common and challenging procedure. Lateral osteotomy is routinely performed in most cases. Most of the surgeons have the habit of applying external nasal splints to stabilize the nasal tissues and bone in their new position postrhinoplasty.

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