| Brow or forehead fixation with sutures only: a preliminary communication. | |
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PMID: 14648063 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Fixation of the brow, although not technically difficult, can be a time-consuming process. Screws, whether permanent or absorbable, are occasionally associated with minor undesirable problems. We present a technique of brow suspension that is quick, simple, and free of the problems associated with fixation to the calvarium. It involves the use of sutures only. A heavy PDS suture is passed (with the aid of an awl) from the dermis of the brow or forehead that needs to be fixed to the dermis of a small incisional wound located 5-8 cm away. This suture suspension technique has proven to be quick and easy to execute. It has provided satisfactory fixation of the forehead/brow without problems of suture reaction. The cost of calvarial screws has been eliminated. When brow or forehead fixation is necessary, suspension with sutures to the dermis of a more superior location is an excellent method to accomplish the task quickly and easily. Long-term follow-up of a large series of patients will be necessary to validate the initial impression of this new technique. |
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Authors:
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Ronald P Gruber; Farzad Nahai |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review Date: 2003-12-04 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Aesthetic plastic surgery Volume: 27 ISSN: 0364-216X ISO Abbreviation: Aesthetic Plast Surg Publication Date: 2003 Sep-Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-04-21 Completed Date: 2004-06-14 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7701756 Medline TA: Aesthetic Plast Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 403-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Stanford University, California, USA. rgrubermd@hotmail.com |
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Eyebrows*
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pathology Forehead / surgery* Humans Rhytidoplasty* / instrumentation, methods Suture Techniques* / instrumentation Sutures* Time Factors Treatment Outcome |
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