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Winter 2013

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From the Director: Our Caring Commitment
African Mission Helps Patients, Raises Standards: When head and neck surgeon Drs. Wayne Koch and resident Ryan Li arrived in Cameroon, they hoped to change the medical landscape.
For Thyroidectomies, Leave No Scar Behind: For patients with potentially cancerous thyroid nodules or overactive parathyroid glands, surgery to remove these glands can be life-changing in a positive way, but also may leave a noticeable neck scar.
A Resounding End to Otosclerosis: By removing diseased bone and replacing it with a prosthesis, Matthew Stewart restored his patient's hearing.
Rethinking the Beauty Standard: Kofi Boahene's awareness of multi-racial beauty standards helps him achieve more natural plastic surgery results.
A Family Bond Beyond the Usual: When patient Sylvia Rinaldi needed special care, Hopkins head and neck surgeon Nishant Agrawal was able to help.

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