Rhytidectomy: a statistical analysis.
A statistical analysis of 1,500 consecutive rhytidectomies is presented. In rhytidectomy, complications occur in a significant percentage of the operations. The plastic surgeon must be aware of the incidence and significance of these complications, and also he must know how to avoid or manage them.
D000367:Age Factors; D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D020220:Facial Nerve Injuries; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012737:Sex Factors; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000009:adverse effects; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology