The Role of Virtual Reality in Advancing Surgical Training in Otolaryngology: A Systematic Review.

Technological advancements have rapidly transformed medical education and surgical training, with virtual reality (VR) emerging as a valuable tool. VR offers immersive and interactive environments, enhancing the development of surgical skills without the risks that come with conventional training methods. In this review, we conducted a comprehensive search across PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), considering all relevant publications up to June 30, 2024.

Comparison Between Using Monocryl Suture and Polypropylene Suture in Closure of Alar Base Excision in Rhinoplasty.

Background: Rhinoplasty is one of the most common procedures that act as a challenge for consistent outstanding results. Alar base reduction is a technique of rhinoplasty that is prescribed in many conditions. Wound closure requires using of sutures and there are several types of sutures for this purpose; however, good scar results are necessary for patients'satisfaction.

Tubed Temporalis Fascia for Nasal Dorsal Contouring: A Novel Technique.

Introduction: Nasal dorsum irregularities may occur after nasal trauma or as a postrhinoplasty complication. Here, we present a novel technique using temporalis fascia (TF) grafting for primary and revision rhinoplasty to repair the nasal dorsum, hide nasal irregularities, and improve nasal contouring.

Methods: This prospective cohort study was conducted from January 2019 to June 2019 and evaluated nasal dorsal contouring using the TF in a tubed form.

Catgut Versus Polypropylene Sutures for Transcolumellar Incision Closure in Open Rhinoplasty: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Background Open rhinoplasty, including the transcolumellar approach, is commonly performed as it has fewer side effects and provides superior anatomical control to the surgeons compared to closed rhinoplasty. However, the postoperative scar outcomes, such as scar appearance, vary depending on the type of suture used in wound closure, and the optimal suture type is not firmly established. Objective To compare the impact of catgut versus polypropylene sutures on the postoperative transcolumellar scar outcomes and patient satisfaction following open rhinoplasty.

Complications of the nasal dorsum reconstruction using autologous or alloplastic grafts: evidence from systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Augmentation rhinoplasty depends mainly on intact stable bony and cartilaginous parts. Many trials have used different materials as a graft to perform the operation and support the nose. Debate exists whether alloplastic or autogenic grafts are more appropriate.

Evaluation of Scar Outcome After Alar Base Reduction Using Different Surgical Approaches.

Purpose: Alar base reduction was first performed in 1892, when Robert Weir began performing surgery to correct nasal flaring. Our study objective was to investigate scar outcomes after alar base reduction with different surgical approaches.

Materials And Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent alar base reduction at King Abdulaziz University Hospital.

A meta-analysis of pre- and postoperative corticosteroids for reducing the complications following facial reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.

Introduction: Edema and ecchymosis after facial plastic surgery are a troublesome concern for both patients and surgeons. Corticosteroid administration is thought to shorten the recovery period and reduce these sequelae. Data regarding the efficacy of corticosteroid administration remains controversial among surgeons.

Sail excision technique for overhanging thick ala in Saudi Arabia.

To demonstrate the correction of overhanging alar with the vestibular triangular excision technique using preoperative and postoperative photographs.   Methods: This descriptive retrospective study was conducted at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fifty patients who underwent open rhinoplasty with the vestibular triangular excision technique were retrospectively assessed.