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The correlation of matrix metalloproteinase 9-to-albumin ratio in wound fluid with postsurgical complications after body contouring.
[BACKGROUND] The authors' earlier retrospective report of surgical complications after abdominal contouring surgery provided evidence that post-bariatric surgery patients are at increased risk of developing wound complications compared with…
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The impact of reduction mammaplasty on breast sensation: an analysis of multiple surgical techniques.
Our prospective clinical trial collected sensory data using a computerized pressure-specified sensory device comparing 4 procedures for reduction mammaplasty. A total of 48 patients were assessed at baseline, 6 weeks (n = 42), 6 months (n =…
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The effect of weight loss surgery and body mass index on wound complications after abdominal contouring operations.
Abdominal contouring operations are in high demand after massive weight loss. Anecdotally, wound problems seemed to occur frequently in this patient population. Our study was designed to delineate risk factors for wound complications after …
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Clinical photography for the plastic surgery practice--the basics.
Accurate clinical photography is essential in today's plastic and reconstructive surgery practice. Quality photographs are a reflection of the care and attention to detail exhibited in the plastic surgery practice, and there should be no ex…
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Effect of augmentation mammaplasty on breast sensation.
[BACKGROUND] Studies of alterations in breast sensibility after augmentation mammaplasty have produced conflicting results. Such discrepancies may be attributed to unsophisticated measuring devices used in earlier studies leading to less ac…