Utilization of Free Soft Tissue Grafts in Otoplasty: A Simple Yet Effective Way to Avoid Suture Extrusion.

Background: Prominent ear deformity occurs in 5% of the general population and has been treated by otoplasty for many years to address the psychosocial challenges of having such a deformity. There is extensive literature but no consensus on the best method to address potential surgical complications, including suture extrusion.

Objectives: The aim of this article was to describe a surgical technique designed to reduce suture extrusion following otoplasty surgery by placing free soft tissue grafts between Mustardé sutures and postauricular skin.

Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators: Current Knowledge and Clinical Applications.

Introduction: Selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) differentially bind to androgen receptors depending on each SARM's chemical structure. As a result, SARMs result in anabolic cellular activity while avoiding many of the side effects of currently available anabolic steroids. SARMs have been studied in the treatment of breast cancer and cachexia and have also been used as performance-enhancing agents.

Increased Risk of Incident Disease in Men with Peyronie's Disease: Analysis of U.S. Claims Data.

Background: The subsequent health risks associated with Peyronie's disease (PD) are unknown.

Aim: This cohort study assesses the risk of developing auto-immune conditions and common chronic health conditions after a diagnosis of PD. We hypothesize that an increase in auto-immune disease will be evident in men with PD, as has been suggested in smaller studies.

Surgical Approaches to Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy.

Left ventricular outflow tract obstruction secondary to hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy remains a challenging entity facing clinicians. Despite the success of invasive therapies, some clinicians remain hesitant because of early results with unacceptable morbidity and mortality rates. However, current literature strongly suggests improved short- and long-term outcomes with extended septal myectomy and alcohol septal ablation compared with patients not undergoing such interventions.