MCQ's in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Sunday, July 2, 2023
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Monday, January 9, 2023
1561-1570 MCQ in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
1561-1570
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Updated: July 2, 2023
1561) Which of the following statements regarding the SUBDOMAL graft in rhinoplasty is FALSE?
B. It is indicated for correction of dome asymmetry.
E. The nasal septal cartilage is the preferred grafting material
A. Carbon Dioxide laser
1563) Which of the following is the critical component in the successful open rhinoplasty?
E.) Hemi transfixion incision
1564) Which of the following complications is the most common seen in Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty (DPR)?
B. Polly beak deformity.
D. Nasal valve stenosis.
E. External nasal valve collapse.
1565) Which of the following in Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty (DPR) is FALSE?
A. DPR avoids lateral crural resection.
D. DPR is best if used in V-shaped nasal bone
C. C
1567) Which of the following is the MOST common complication seen in the use of the Temporal Parietal Fascia Flap (TPFF)?
B. Necrosis
E. Hematoma
A. 2 weeks
D. Fibrosis
C. Rocker deformity/Avoid osteotomies to far into the frontal bones.
ANSWERS & REFERENCES
1561) C It is indicated for improving tip projection.
1562) C Low-level laser light therapy
1556) A A
Sunday, October 23, 2022
1551-1560 MCQ in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
1551-1560
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Updated: October 12, 2022
1551) A "negative vector of the eye" noted in the lateral view of patient prior to blepharoplasty/eyelid surgery is related to
B. The lower eyelid
E. The brow
A. CT angiography
1553) The most common open approach used in the repair of Frontal Sinus Fractures is
C. Gullwing approach in the suprabrow position
E. Coronal approach
1554) Which of the following regional flaps is the best for reconstruction of a large posterior neck and scalp oval shape defect size 12 cm x 9 cm?
B. Trapezius Musculocutaneous flap
D. Plastysma Musculocutaneous flap
E. Temporalis Muscle flap
1555) Which of the following statements regarding the FRICKE Flap is false?
A. It is a cutaneous laterally-based mono-pedicle transposition flap from the supraorbital area.
D. It is mandatory the dissection just below the underlying muscles of the brow.
C. Short nose
1557) Which of statements regarding M-plasty technique is FALSE?
B. It is also used for shortening the final wound length to conserve normal tissue.
D. It is useful for closing facial wounds under tension.
E. "M" figure design should have 30 degrees angles.
A. It is used in correcting a hanging columella/excess of columellar show.
D. Tension nose deformity
C. It is supply by the Transverse Cervical Artery (TCA) and the dorsal scapular artery (DSA)
ANSWERS & REFERENCES
1551) B The lower eyelid
1552) A CT angiography
1556) C Short nose
Monday, September 19, 2022
1541-1550 MCQ in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
1541-1550
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Updated: September 26, 2022
1541) Which of the following statements regarding the management of a non-comminuted mandibular Angle Fracture is TRUE?
A. Conservative management with soft diet.
B. Conservative management with soft diet and maxillomandibular fixation.
E. Compressive dynamic plating on the lateral side of the body of the mandibule.
A. Comminuted fracture
B. Tooth in the fracture line
C. Unfavorable fracture
1543) In the combined skin-muscle upper eyelid blepharoplasty the recommended MAXIMAL resection of muscle to avoid complicatios is DO NOT EXCEED
C. 11 mm
E. 13 mm
1544) Which of the following rhinoplastic techniques will decrease tip projection?
B. Cephalic trim
D. Interdomal suture
E. Medial crural suture
1545) Which of the following statements used in the reconstruction of cutaneous defects involving the nasal tip is NOT recommended?
A. Split-Thickness Skin Graft (STSG)
D. Interpolated Paramedian Forehead Flap
E. Adjacent Tissue Transfer (ATT)
C. 20 cm
1547) Which of statements related to the Hemangiomas is FALSE??
B. Usually develop after birth.
D. The growth pattern usually is proliferation, plateau and involution.
E. Laser treatment is safe, effective and well established.
A. Present at birth.
A. The pedicle is based on the superior alar branch of the lateral nasal artery.
C. The flap width is designed 50% greater than the defect diameter.
1550) Which of the following management is considered the "gold standard" for prevention and treatment of hypertrophic scars and keloids?
C. Silicone sheets and gels.
ANSWERS & REFERENCES
1541) D Monocortical plate placed along a Champy's line.
1542) A Comminuted fracture
the Nasal Tip, Arch. Facial Plastic Surg. 2011; 13 (2); 91-96
1546) D 25 cm
Stier M.F., Glick S. A., Hirsh R. J.: Laser treatment of pediatric vascular lesions: Port wine stains and hemangiomas, J. A. Acad. Dermatology 2008; 58: 261-285
Saturday, September 3, 2022
1531-1540 MCQ in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
1531-1540
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1531) Which of the following statements related to the DEEP plane dissection used to reconstruct cutaneous defects after Mohs surgery is TRUE?
A. It is an axial flap based on the superior temporal artery.
B. It is a composite flap based on the skin and SMAS elevated en bloc.
C. It is contraindicated with history of radiation therapy in the affected area.
D. It will not required to correct standing cutaneous deformities adjacent to the defect.
A. Nasolabial fold
B. Jawline
C. Neck
1533) Which of the following blepharoplasty eyelid terminology is FALSE?
C. Tear trough deformity: Soft tissue depression seen along the medial inferior orbital rim
E. Scleral show: White sclera show between the inferior limbus of the iris and the margin of the lower eyelid in the Frankfort horizontal plane
1534) Which of the following statements regarding the forehead flap is TRUE?
B. The greater the pedicle width,.the greater is the arch of rotation
D. The pedicle is divided at 10 days
E. The donor area will require a full-thickness skin graft for closure the defect
1535) Which of the following statements is indicated the USE of antibiotics before surgery - in facial fracture management?
A. Mandibular fractures (not isolated condyle)
C. Midface fractures
D. Frontal Sinus fractures
E. Skull base fractures:
C. 50 degrees
1537) Which of the following facial characteristics is NOT IDEAL in the selection for a proper candidate for Rhytidectomy?
B. Strong facial bony structures
D. Fuller mid-face
E. Shallow melo-labial folds
1538) Which of statements in the diagnosis of the Zygoma/Tripod fracture is FALSE?
A. Enophtalmus.
A. Hyaluronic Acid (HA) does not require a skin test.
C. It can be used added with or without lidocaine.
1540) Which of the following statement is the MAIN ADVANTAGE of the Deep-Plane vs Subcutaneous cervicofacial rotation-advacement flaps in facial cutaneous defects reconstruction?
C. Decrease distal flap necrosis
ANSWERS & REFERENCES
1531) B It is a composite flap based on the skin and SMAS elevated en bloc.
1532) C Neck
1536) C 60 degrees
Sand J. P., Hahn S., Branham G.H.: Rhytidectomy, chapter 34 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Clinical Reference Guide, (Desai S.RodmC., editor), Plural Publishing, 2017, pp. 163-174
Rodman R., Kellman R. M.: Midface and Pan-Facial Fractures, chapter 34 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Clinical Reference Guide, (Desai S. C., editor), Plural Publishing, 2017, pp. 339-345
Kontis T.C.: Injectables for Rejuvenation, chapter 21 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Clinical Reference Guide, (Desai S.C., editor), Plural Publishing, 2017, pp. 197-206
Monday, August 29, 2022
1521-1530 MCQ in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
1521-1530
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1521) Which of the following statements related to the Erbium:YAG laser facial rejuvenation is FALSE?
A. It is an ideal facial procedure for correction of perioral rhytides
B. It can be used as an isolated facial procedure
C. Erbium:YAG laser produced few complications and less scarring compared to carbon dioxide.
D. Erbium: YAG laser provides a less controlled and less uniform depth of ablation compared to carbon dioxide.
1522) Which is the MOST common complication seen in a non-surgical rhinoplasty ?
A. bruising, swelling
B. Inflammatory nodules
C. Non-inflammatory nodules
D. Granulomas
E. Asymmetry
1523) Which of the following area represents the CRITICAL cornerstone on which an open dorsal approach to primary and secondary rhinoplasty should begin?
C. Internal nasal valve
D. External nasal valve
E. Nasal columella
1524) Which of the following complications is reduced by the use of Tissue Glues in Rhytidectomy?
B. Hematoma
D. 24-hour drainage
E. Skin Flap necrosis
1525) Which of the following statements regarding the fillers used in NON SURGICAL Rhinoplasty is FALSE?
A. The most common filler used is the Hyaluronic Acid (HA).
B. The two most common used fillers are the Hyaluronic Acid (HA) and the Calcium Hydroxyapatite (CaHa).
C. Hyaluronic Acid (HA) last for 6-12 months.
D. Calcium Hydroxyapatite (CaHa) last for 12-18 months.
E. Silicone filler is the less prone to irreversible complications.
C. Group III
1527) Which of the following side effects is THE MOST common in the use of Hydroquinone?
B. Skin irritation
D. Ochronosis
E. Erithema/Redness
1528) Which of the following statements regarding "exogenous ochronosis" related to the use of Hydroquinone is FALSE?
B. It will occur after median duration of use of 5 years.
C. It is rarely observed by using hydroquinone for 3 months.
D. It is more frequently noted when the hydroquinone concentration is greater than 4%
E. Fitzpatrick skin types types V and VI are not considered a risk factors for exogenous ochronosis
A. The supratrochlear, the supraorbital and dorsal nasal arteries are branches of the ophtalmic artery.
C. The lateral nasal artery branches off the facial artery to supply the lateral nose,
D. The facial artery courses superiorly and it is known the angular artery
E. The dorsal nasal artery superiorly anastomoses directly with the lateral nasal artery.
1530) Which of the following statements to decrease a vascular complication in a non-surgical rhinoplasty is FALSE?
A. Aspirate before injection.
B. Inject slowly with small increments
C. Use minimal pressure
ANSWERS & REFERENCES
1521) E Erbium provides a less controlled and less uniform depth of ablation compared to carbon dioxide.
1522) A bruising, swelling
Raggio B. S., Asaria J.: Filler Rhinoplasty in StatPearls (online)
1526) D IV
Berry K., Hallock K., Lam C.: Photoaging and Topical Rejuvenation, Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics North America, Vol. 30, N0. 32, Augst 2022, pp.291-300
Sunday, August 28, 2022
1501-1600 MCQ in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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