Buccal Fat Pad Excision: Hydrodissection Technique.

Background: Buccal fat pad (BFP) excision is a procedure in which the fat pad is extracted in order to achieve a more youthful appearance.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to describe an alternative technique that utilizes hydrodissection to extract the BFP.

Methods: This is a controlled, prospective, randomized clinical study involving 2 groups.

Complications of surgery for infectious lung cavities.

Background Infectious lung cavities are a common entity for the respiratory physician. Sometimes these lesions require surgical treatment, but surgery is challenging, and complications are common. Methods Patients with infectious lung cavities amenable to surgical treatment were included in a case-control study.