Objective To study influence of distal portion compression of facial nerve in hemifacial spasm surgery. Methods 120 hemifacial spasm patients were undergone lateral spread response monitoring during microvascular deco...Objective To study influence of distal portion compression of facial nerve in hemifacial spasm surgery. Methods 120 hemifacial spasm patients were undergone lateral spread response monitoring during microvascular decompression surgery. 39 patients’LSR remained after decompression of the root exit zone of the facial nerve.展开更多
Objective:The objective of this study is to provide a state-of-the-art review on the use of anesthetics for in-office facial plastic procedures.Methods:A search was performed on PubMed,Embase,Web of Science,and Cochra...Objective:The objective of this study is to provide a state-of-the-art review on the use of anesthetics for in-office facial plastic procedures.Methods:A search was performed on PubMed,Embase,Web of Science,and Cochrane Review using the keywords"anesthesia,""office-based procedures,""local anesthesia,""facial plastics,""oral sedation,""moderate sedation,"and"deep sedation."Results and Conclusions:Over the past few decades,the shift toward in-office invasive procedures has increased patient convenience and decreased hospital resource utilization.Many tools exist to reduce patient anxiety and discomfort in an office-based setting.With proper patient selection and technique,facial plastic surgeons can adequately anesthetize patients to perform Mohs reconstruction,cutaneous excisions,blepharoplasty,face-lifts,and other in-office procedures.展开更多
Introduction:This chapter will provide an overview of factors affecting the cost of office-based procedures in Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery(FPRS),and will discuss the value of office-based interventions....Introduction:This chapter will provide an overview of factors affecting the cost of office-based procedures in Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery(FPRS),and will discuss the value of office-based interventions.Material and Methods:An in-depth literature review was conducted using multiple primary and secondary sources.Literature from multiple disciplines was included in the review,including otolaryngology,anesthesiology,surgery,public health,and economics.Discussion/Conclusions:A wide variety of procedures can be performed in an FPRS office.Large upfront costs to the office include laser,electrocautery and surgical equipment.These investments will yield an initial negative cost margin until sufficient case volume is achieved.It is often in the best interest of the patient to perform a procedure in-office and avoid the facility and anesthesia fees associated with a surgical center or hospital.Costs and reimbursements vary greatly across regions and facilities.Additionally,overall cost depends on payer mix,procedures performed,and productivity of the practice.The scarcity of literature on this topic as it applies specifically to FPRS indicates that further research is needed to elucidate the value of common facial plastics procedures in an office-based setting.展开更多
文摘Objective To study influence of distal portion compression of facial nerve in hemifacial spasm surgery. Methods 120 hemifacial spasm patients were undergone lateral spread response monitoring during microvascular decompression surgery. 39 patients’LSR remained after decompression of the root exit zone of the facial nerve.
文摘Objective:The objective of this study is to provide a state-of-the-art review on the use of anesthetics for in-office facial plastic procedures.Methods:A search was performed on PubMed,Embase,Web of Science,and Cochrane Review using the keywords"anesthesia,""office-based procedures,""local anesthesia,""facial plastics,""oral sedation,""moderate sedation,"and"deep sedation."Results and Conclusions:Over the past few decades,the shift toward in-office invasive procedures has increased patient convenience and decreased hospital resource utilization.Many tools exist to reduce patient anxiety and discomfort in an office-based setting.With proper patient selection and technique,facial plastic surgeons can adequately anesthetize patients to perform Mohs reconstruction,cutaneous excisions,blepharoplasty,face-lifts,and other in-office procedures.
文摘Introduction:This chapter will provide an overview of factors affecting the cost of office-based procedures in Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery(FPRS),and will discuss the value of office-based interventions.Material and Methods:An in-depth literature review was conducted using multiple primary and secondary sources.Literature from multiple disciplines was included in the review,including otolaryngology,anesthesiology,surgery,public health,and economics.Discussion/Conclusions:A wide variety of procedures can be performed in an FPRS office.Large upfront costs to the office include laser,electrocautery and surgical equipment.These investments will yield an initial negative cost margin until sufficient case volume is achieved.It is often in the best interest of the patient to perform a procedure in-office and avoid the facility and anesthesia fees associated with a surgical center or hospital.Costs and reimbursements vary greatly across regions and facilities.Additionally,overall cost depends on payer mix,procedures performed,and productivity of the practice.The scarcity of literature on this topic as it applies specifically to FPRS indicates that further research is needed to elucidate the value of common facial plastics procedures in an office-based setting.
