Double Opposing U Suture For Septal Multiple Axis Deviations: A Multi-Vectoral Approach.

Septal cartilage deviations comprise the majority of deformities related to revision rhinoplasty operations. Therefore, the primary operation should be as eventless and durable as possible. Many techniques have been suggested, but most present with a monoplanar correction and fixation of the septum.

Use of Fenton oxidation to improve the biodegradability of a pharmaceutical wastewater.

The applicability of Fenton's oxidation to improve the biodegradability of a pharmaceutical wastewater to be treated biologically was investigated. The wastewater was originated from a factory producing a variety of pharmaceutical chemicals. Treatability studies were conducted under laboratory conditions with all chemicals (having COD varying from 900 to 7000 mg/L) produced in the factory in order to determine the operational conditions to utilize in the full-scale treatment plant.

[Results of surgical treatment for lung cancer in advanced age].

In this study, 24 patients aged 70 and over who were operated for primary bronchogenic carcinoma were reviewed retrospectively and their results were compared with those of 90 patients under 70, whom operated for the same intent. The mean age and age range of the group were 74.6 +/- 3.

Microembolic signals in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting. Effect of aortic atherosclerosis.

The aim of this prospective study was to determine whether aortic atherosclerotic plaques are associated with increased frequency of microembolic signals and stroke in patients who undergo coronary artery bypass grafting. A total of 69 such patients were monitored by transcranial Doppler ultrasonography for 30 minutes before and after surgery. To our knowledge, this study is the 1st in which in vivo pathologic analysis of aortic plaques was systematically performed-and microembolic signals monitored-before and after open-heart surgery.

Congenital broncho-esophageal fistula in the adult.

The case of a 62-year-old woman with a type II congenital broncho-esophageal fistula is presented. She had had recurrent pulmonary infections that were more prominent in the last 15 years. A barium swallow examination showed a communication between the esophagus and the right lower lobe.