Publications by authors named "Paloma I Perez"

The nose has several important functions including inspiration, humidification of air, and filtering of allergens. The nose also has a major role in facial harmony as the central focal point. Patients will present to the rhinoplasty surgeon in an effort to fix the inability to breathe through the nose or correct a perceived nasal deformity in the shape of the nose.

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Gender-affirming facial surgery is a common intervention for transgender patients because of its ability to decrease the frequency of misgendering. Many anatomic targets can be addressed, but the mandible is the primary aspect of the lower third of the face that is manipulated during these procedures. This study's objective is to quantify the differences in cephalometric measurements between male and female mandibles on maxillofacial imaging, with the goal of identifying surgical targets for gender affirmation.

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Objectives: To present a method to reconstruct the midface using the fibula as both a microvascular free flap and as a free cortex graft.

Methods: 22-year-old male presented with bilateral maxillary odonotogenic myxoma. Bilateral total maxillectomy defects were reconstructed using an osteocutaneous fibula free flap.

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Objective: To present a case of laryngeal lymphoma in a pediatric patient and perform a literature review of this rare entity.

Patient: A 13-year-old male presented with a rapidly enlarging right neck mass. Work-up of the neck mass included a computed tomography scan of the neck with contrast and revealed a 2.

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