1/2. Botulinum toxin to minimize facial scarring.Botulinum toxin injection has been used for a variety of indications in humans, including blepharospasm and hyperfunctional facial lines. This article describes a novel formulation of botulinum toxin, which supplies immediate feedback to the injecting physician. Additionally, recent findings are described that indicate the immediate injection of botulinum toxin into the muscles underlying a wound can improve the cosmetic outcome of the facial cutaneous scar. Future applications of these findings are discussed.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = physician (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/2. Traumatic tricuspid insufficiency--a case report.Traumatic tricuspid insufficiency following blunt chest trauma, although an uncommon entity, has been reported more frequently over the past 2 decades. Increased physician awareness of the possibility of myocardial trauma accompanied by proper clinical evaluation and follow-up are the keys to a successful outcome regardless of whether a medical or surgical approach to treatment is initially selected. Early surgical correction has become the preferred treatment in most instances and may be influenced by clinical status and other associated comorbid conditions. A patient with a combination of myocardial contusion, valve laceration, and papillary muscle rupture is presented.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = physician (Clic here for more details about this article) |