The effects of topical mafenide acetate application on skin graft survival in bacterial contaminated wounds.

Background: Infection related skin graft loss still remains as a common problem even with the use of systemic antibiotics. Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) is a topical antimicrobial agent with a wide spectrum of antimicrobial activity. Since mafenide acetate has the ability to penetrate the burn eschar, it was preferred in the treatment of infected full-thickness skin grafts.

Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Filler Promotes Cartilage Reshaping in Rabbit Ears.

Background: Neonatal ear is more malleable and soft, allowing the correction of deformities by using external molding. This is mainly attributed to high concentration of the proteoglycan aggregate and hyaluronic acid. In this study, HA dermal filler was injected in rabbit ear as a long acting HA source to investigate the biological impact of HA in reshaping the ear cartilage.

Lavage With Lidocaine and Adrenaline Mixture Reduces the Early Side Effects of Septorhinoplasty.

Background: Pain, ecchymosis, and edema are well-known temporary consequences of septorhinoplasty procedure. They give rise to patient's complaints, discomfort, and dissatisfaction, increasing the patient's anxiety and recovery time in the early postoperative course. Several approaches have been described to reduce the level of these complaints.

A Rare Cause for Recurrent Implant-Related Inflammation of Orbit: Dacryocystitis.

Ultra-thin porous polyethylene has been widely preferred in orbital blow out fracture repair for many years as a safe and stable material. Delayed complications related to the implant in orbital blow out fracture repair are very rare and usually begin as a periorbital inflammation. Infections and tissue reaction to the foreign body are regarded as main causes for implant-related inflammation of which symptoms may vary among the patients and may involve subacute and chronic eyelid swelling, skin redness, pain, conjunctival injection, proptosis, and acute orbital inflammation.

Endoscopic management of biliary obstruction caused by cavernous transformation of the portal vein.

Background: Symptomatic biliary obstruction caused by cavernous transformation of the portal vein is an extremely rare disorder for which there is no consensus as to optimal treatment. The results of endoscopic treatments in a small group of patients is reviewed.

Methods: A total of 10 patients (5 men, 5 women; mean age 36.