Chen F ⚠ 동명이인 가능성

[INTRODUCTION] Improper use of botulinum neurotoxin may result in poisoning. This study aimed to investigate the causes, characteristics, and risk factors of iatrogenic botulism incidents in China. [METHODS] Patients diagnosed with iatroge…

[CONTEXT] Spastic cerebral palsy (SCP) presents daily challenges because of spasms, impacting motor function. Although multiple nonsurgical therapies exist, their comparative efficacy remains uncertain. [OBJECTIVE] To compare the effective…

[BACKGROUND] Soft tissue filler injection is the second most commonly performed cosmetic procedure worldwide, with augmentation rhinoplasty being the most common filling surgery in Asian countries because Asians predominantly have a low nas…

[OBJECTIVE] The occurrence of dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) at the craniocervical junction (CCJ) is an uncommon vascular malformation. The diagnosis and treatment of CCJ DAVFs present a formidable challenge. This study aims to invest…

[BACKGROUND] Brain arteriovenous malformation (BAVM) is one of the most common causes of cerebral hemorrhage in children. The effectiveness of one-stop hybrid operation in the treatment of BAVM in adults has been widely confirmed, but there…

This study evaluated the effect of preoperative ocular fixation training on patients undergoing pterygium surgery. Before pterygium excision, patients were trained to perform eye position fixation training, which is beneficial for surgeons …

[BACKGROUND] Botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) is a potential treatment for cancer pain. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness and safety of BTX-A in the treatment of pain after cancer treatment. [PATIENTS AND METHODS] Systematic sear…

[PURPOSE] This study aims to aggregate and analyze existing clinical evidence to compare the efficacy and adverse effects of unilateral or bilateral botulinum toxin injections for the treatment of adductor spasmodic dysphonia (ADSD). [METH…

[BACKGROUND] S-Nitrosylation (SNO), a prototypic redox-based posttranslational modification, is involved in cardiovascular disease. Aortic aneurysm and dissection are high-risk cardiovascular diseases without an effective cure. The aim of t…

[BACKGROUND] Botulinum toxin alone is unable to sufficiently reduce the muscle in cases of severe static glabellar lines due to the folded skin and dermal breakdown that frequently accompany these conditions. Augmentation of the soft tissue…

[BACKGROUND] With the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, AI chatbots like ChatGPT-4 are being used to deliver health information. [OBJECTIVES] This study aimed to assess the capability of ChatGPT-4 in an…

Papillary thyroid carcinoma with esophageal invasion often requires simultaneous reconstruction after radical tumor resection. However, in a recurrent case, with the upper aerodigestive tract previously reconstructed by a free flap, the alt…

[OBJECTIVE] To evaluate the effect of surgical procedures (transoral laser microsurgery (TLM) and open partial laryngectomy (OPL)) on the prognosis of patients with early laryngeal cancer. [METHODS] A total of 760 patients diagnosed with e…

[OBJECTIVE] The risk of musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) increases over years of practice which may lead to career-ending among surgeons. Exoscopes represent a new generation of imaging systems that help surgeons operate in a more comfortabl…

[OBJECTIVES] The Lateral Arm Free Flap (LAFF) offers advantageous features like variable thickness and minimal hair growth. LAFF is primarily used in orofacial and pharyngeal reconstructions, with limited reports on tracheal/esophageal appl…

[OBJECTIVE] The aim of this study was to evaluate our experience with a high-definition 3-dimensional (3D) exoscope (EX) for cervical spine surgery versus a binocular operating microscope (OM). [METHODS] A retrospective review of patients …

[BACKGROUND] The anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap is a popular choice for head and neck reconstruction surgery, but its ungainly thickness makes it of limited value in some intracavitary reconstructions. The ALT adipofascial flap is an improv…

[BACKGROUND] Anterolateral thigh (ALT) free flap and jejunal flap (JF) were commonly used in tissue reconstruction for pharyngoesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (PESCC) with worsening tissue adhesion and necrosis after radiotherapy failure…

[OBJECTIVES] This study aimed to evaluate the application value of a modified retroauricular hairline incision and a sternocleidomastoid flap with an inferior pedicle in the resection of benign parotid gland tumors. [METHODS] Forty-eight p…

We describe splenomegaly and bilateral grade 2 Baker breast capsular contracture in a woman who had undergone augmentation mammoplasty. This case represents the first documented instance of splenic marginal zone lymphoma, and is among the r…

Acid-sensitive ion channels (ASICs) as Ca and Na cation channels are activated by changing in extracellular pH, which expressed in various diseases and participated in underlying pathogenesis. ASIC1a is involved in migration and invasion of…

[BACKGROUND] We aimed to understand the curative effect of liposuction curettage (LC) in the treatment of bromhidrosis. [METHODS] Relevant studies published before January 2017were searched from the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Wanfan…

[BACKGROUND] Autologous fat injection for breast augmentation has been disputed with regard to its complications for many years, especially regarding calcifications, most of which present with benign features. In previous studies, clustered…

From Sep. 1988 to Dec. 1992, a total of 980 procedures of autogenous punch grafts were performed in 395 patients with alopecia. This technique has mainly been used for seborrheic alopecia and cicatricial alopecia with sufficient hair in the…