Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: An exhaustive literature search was performed using: MEDLINE, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and PubMed. A total of 12 articles were chosen to be included in the rhinoplasty systematic review. Cohen's kappa for level of agreement between the two reviewers was 1.0. Data recorded from each of the studies included: author, year, sample size, age, follow-up, statistical analyses, eyelid/ edema assessment, significant findings, p values, and steroid regimens. A general review of the current rhytidectomy and body contouring literature associated with corticosteroids was performed as well. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Benson J Pulikkottil, Phillip Dauwe, Lily Daniali, Rod J Rohrich |
Journal | Plastic and reconstructive surgery
(Plast Reconstr Surg)
Vol. 132
Issue 3
Pg. 352e-360e
(Sep 2013)
ISSN: 1529-4242 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 23985647
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review, Systematic Review)
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Chemical References |
- Adrenal Cortex Hormones
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Topics |
- Adrenal Cortex Hormones
(therapeutic use)
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Cosmetic Techniques
- Ecchymosis
(etiology, prevention & control)
- Edema
(etiology, prevention & control)
- Humans
- Postoperative Care
(methods)
- Postoperative Complications
(prevention & control)
- Rhinoplasty
- Rhytidoplasty
- Treatment Outcome
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