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[BACKGROUND] Lymphedema, a chronic condition involving lymphatic fluid accumulation, affects over 250 million people worldwide. Liposuction (LS), introduced in 1989, offers a minimally invasive option for non-pitting lymphedema by reducing …

[UNLABELLED] Secondary extremity lymphedema (SEL) is a chronic and progressive disorder resulting from impaired lymphatic drainage, most commonly following oncologic interventions such as breast or gynecological cancer surgery. Characterize…

[BACKGROUND] Although percutaneous external fixation has gained popularity in transconjunctival blepharoplasty due to its simplicity and minimal incision, internal fixation remains the standard approach in transcutaneous blepharoplasty. [O…

[BACKGROUND] Accurate fat redistribution after lacrimal trough ligament release by the conjunctival approach is difficult due to the limited surgical field of view. Therefore, creative methods are urgently needed. [AIMS] To explore an inno…

[BACKGROUND] Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a rare complication following rhinoplasty surgery, with an occurrence rate generally estimated to be between 0.5% and 1%. In contrast, the occurrence rate of VTE in orthopedic surgeries, particul…

[BACKGROUND] The aim of the study was to demonstrate the therapeutic outcomes after a family strategy for nasoalveolar molding (Family-NAM) in infants with unilateral complete cleft lip and palate. [METHODS] Forty patients with unilateral …

[PURPOSE] Well-designed pilot trials are essential in determining feasibility prior to initiating definitive randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and their implementation into clinical practice. The primary outcome of this study was to ident…

Post-mastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS), characterized by persistent pain lasting at least three months following mastectomy, affects 20-50% of breast surgery patients, lacking effective treatment options. A review was conducted utilizing EMBA…

[BACKGROUND] After undergoing fibula-free flap harvest, patients may experience complications such as ankle instability. It remains unclear whether these patients have deficits of proprioception, and the recovery process is also uncertain. …

[OBJECTIVE] Intraoperative blood loss poses a great challenge for brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM) microsurgery, although systematic researches are still lacking. This study aimed to identify factors predicting intraoperative major bl…

[INTRODUCTION] Endolymphatic sac tumor (ELST) is a rare neoplasm that exhibits aggressive growth primarily in the endolymphatic capsule and can potentially affect nearby neurovascular structures. The diagnosis of ELST poses challenges due t…

[OBJECTIVES] Patients with hemifacial spasm (HFS) often resort to botulinum toxin injections or microvascular decompression surgery when medication exhibits limited effectiveness. This study aimed to identify MRI and demographic factors ass…

[OBJECTIVE] Using bibliometric methods, this study analyzed and summarized the current situation and development of the global application of botulinum toxin in dermatology. [METHODS] Literature published in the Web of Science Core Collect…

[BACKGROUND] Recipient area scalp necrosis is considered a potential complication of hair transplantation, but has rarely been reported. A small number of patients have developed scalp necrosis after hair transplantation with the widely use…

This retrospective study rigorously compares the clinical efficacy of three surgical methodologies for treating gynecomastia while providing guidance for future surgical modality selection. We analyzed records of 77 gynecomastia patients tr…

[BACKGROUND] The fat repositioning technique has been widely used for the treatment of tear trough deformity, and there is a strong belief that excess fat herniation is a prerequisite for the procedure. The purpose of this study was to eval…

[BACKGROUND] Nasal tip refinement is a challenging step of East Asian rhinoplasty due to complex anatomical defects. Autologous costal cartilage grafts are commonly used to provide nasal tip support. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy…

[OBJECTIVE] The thickness of the nasal soft tissue envelope (STE) plays a crucial role in the final rhinoplasty results. The Asian nasal contour is typically characterized by a thicker STE and broader nasal tip, but objective data are lacki…

[BACKGROUND] Secondary unilateral cleft lip nasal deformity is a prevalent condition in the world, and surgical repair remains a formidable challenge. The objective of the study is to investigate functionally and aesthetically outcomes of a…

[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…

Physician assistants (PAs) play a vital role in the US health care system, particularly amid the persistent surgeon shortage and escalating health care demands. We aim to characterize the current cohort of PAs in plastic surgery by comparin…

Acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) have shown promise for use in reconstructive breast surgery as they improve aesthetic outcomes and decrease capsular contracture rates. However, concerns about their use remain because of the higher cost and…

[BACKGROUND]  Prevention of nosocomial coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection for patients undergoing flap-based reconstructive surgery is crucial to providing care and maintaining operative volume and income to support plastic surge…

Giant lateral ventricular meningiomas (LVMs), with the largest diameter of at least 5 cm, form a distinct subset. The incidence of giant LVMs is considered to be relatively low. Here, we evaluated clinical characteristics, and clinical outc…

[INTRODUCTION] Currently, there are no studies evaluating the impact of 3-dimensional (3D) printed models on endodontic surgical treatment planning. The aims of this study were: 1) to determine if 3D models could influence treatment plannin…

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a group of pulmonary vascular disorders in which mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) becomes abnormally high because of various pathological conditions, including remodeling of the pulmonary arteries, lung…

[BACKGROUND]  Successful intraoperative microvascular anastomoses are essential for deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap survival. This study identifies factors associated with anastomotic failure during DIEP flap reconstruction …

[BACKGROUND] In cases of rectal cancer surgery, patients at high risk of anastomotic leakage often receive a defunctioning stoma (DS). However, its role in postoperative anastomotic strictures (AS) remains unclear. This study aimed to inves…

[PURPOSE] Ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate 2 (RAC2) acts as a molecular switch and has crucial roles in cell signaling and actin dynamics. A broad spectrum of genetic RAC2 mutations can cause various types of primary immunodeficienc…

[OBJECTIVE] To evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided injection of botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) in treating sialorrhea. [METHODS] We recruited 32 sialorrhea subjects and they received an ultrasound-guided injection of BTX-A. The…