Olfactory Dysfunction in Nasal Bone Fracture.

Background: All nasal bone fractures have the potential for worsening of olfactory function. However, few studies have studied the olfactory outcomes following reduction of nasal bone fractures. This study evaluates posttraumatic olfactory dysfunction in patients with nasal bone fracture before and after closed reduction.

Acellular Dermal Matrix to Treat Full Thickness Skin Defects: Follow-Up Subjective and Objective Skin Quality Assessments.

Background: There are several options for replacement of the dermal layer in full-thickness skin defects. In this study, we present the surgical outcomes of reconstruction using acellular dermal substitutes by means of objective and subjective scar assessment tools.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 78 patients who had undergone autologous split-thickness skin graft with or without concomitant acellular dermal matrix (CGDerm or AlloDerm) graft.

Endoscopic-assisted surgical correction for congenital muscular torticollis.

Background: Various surgical approaches have been advocated to release, lengthen, or excise a segment of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle for the treatment of congenital muscular torticollis (CMT). However, all those conventional methods make noticeable scars on the clavicle or neck area. We proposed the endoscopic-assisted postauricular approach for the treatment of CMT that provides good functional and cosmetic outcomes and less learning curve.

A retrospective review of iatrogenic skin and soft tissue injuries.

Background: Even though the quality of medical and surgical care has improved remarkably over time, iatrogenic injuries that require surgical treatment including injuries caused by cast and elastic bandage pressure, extravasation, and dopamine-induced ischemia still frequently occur. The goal of this study was to estimate the incidence and analyze the distribution of iatrogenic injuries referred to our department.

Methods: A retrospective clinical review was performed from April 2006 to November 2010.