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Feasibility and accuracy of a partial point cloud registration method for transoral robot-assisted surgery of zygoma fracture: A phantom study.
[OBJECTIVES] To propose a novel registration method based on partial point cloud registration for transoral robot-assisted zygoma fracture surgery and validate its accuracy via a phantom study. [METHODS] This study comprised two validation…
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Compliant, Tough, Fatigue-Resistant, and Biocompatible PHEMA-Based Hydrogels as a Breast Implant Material.
Breast reconstruction remains hindered by the limitations of conventional implant materials such as silicone, which exhibit hydrophobicity and poor tissue integration, often leading to complications, including capsular contracture. Here, we…
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Patient-specific guided Deep Circumflex Iliac Artery free flap for mandibular reconstruction in an ameloblastoma case. Case report and insights on the current state of customized surgery in H&N reconstruction in China.
This article presents a case of recurrent mandibular ameloblastoma treated with customized reconstructive surgery using a microvascularized DCIA bone flap. Virtual surgical planning and customized surgery, which has become increasingly adop…
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"The Safety Check": A simple and reproducible intraoperative test to support surgeons in training during ALT flap harvesting.
The anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap is widely used in reconstructive surgery due to its versatility and favorable donor site characteristics. However, its harvest remains technically challenging, primarily due to the anatomical variability o…
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Application of computed tomographic angiography and a three-dimensional reconstruction technique for repairing facial skin defects.
This study aims to assess the clinical value of computed tomographic angiography (CTA) and three-dimensional reconstruction techniques in the repair of facial skin defects. A total of 40 patients with facial trauma or scars underwent free f…
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Effects of Botulinum Toxin A on Condylar Subchondral Bone Mass.
[BACKGROUND] The management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) remains challenging, with its underlying pathological mechanisms requiring further investigation. This study aimed to explore the effects of Botulinum Toxin A (Botox A) on the…
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Botulinum toxin type A for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis lower limb spasm: two case reports.
[BACKGROUND] Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) often experience spasticity, which can severely affect their ability to perform basic activities like standing and walking, potentially diminishing their already compromised qua…
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The Impact of Diabetes on Abdominoplasty Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
[BACKGROUND] Abdominoplasty is increasingly sought after by patients for aesthetic rejuvenation or functional improvement. However, no previous study has comprehensively evaluated the impact of diabetes on post-abdominoplasty complications.…
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A rare case of pulmonary fat embolism with acute respiratory distress syndrome after thigh fat circumferential extraction and hip fat autologous transplantation.
Pulmonary fat embolism is the most severe form of fat embolism syndrome and typically occurs after fractures. However, it is not commonly reported in patients who have undergone liposuction and fat transplantation. A female patient in her e…
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Application of tensor fascia lata perforator flap in head and neck reconstruction.
The aim of this study was to describe the authors' experience in head and neck reconstruction with the tensor fascia lata perforator flap (TFLPF). Between April 2009 and August 2020, 16 patients underwent head and neck reconstruction with a…
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Evaluation of Different Fixation Methods Combinations After L-Shaped Osteotomy Reduction Malarplasty: An In Vitro Biomechanical Study.
[BACKGROUND] This in vitro study compared the stability of different fixation method combinations for the zygomatic complex after simulated L-shaped osteotomy reduction malarplasty, a common facial contouring surgery in East Asia with high …
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S-Nitrosylation of Septin2 Exacerbates Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection by Coupling the TIAM1-RAC1 Axis in Macrophages.
[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…
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Type IV Collagen Promotes Adipogenic Differentiation of Adipose Stem Cells.
Type IV collagen is a major component of the extracellular matrix in adipose tissue. It is secreted during the lipogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells, but its direct impact and mechanism on the differentiation of adipose-derive…
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Is antibiotic prophylaxis generally safe and effective in surgical and nonsurgical scenarios? Evidence from an umbrella review of randomized controlled trials.
[BACKGROUND] The authors aimed to comprehensively evaluate the efficacy and safety of antibiotic prophylaxis through surgical and nonsurgical scenarios and assess the strength of evidence. [MATERIALS AND METHODS] The authors performed an u…
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Stepwise surgical management of binder syndrome with skeletal class III malocclusion in adults.
Our study aimed to evaluate a stepwise treatment of class III malocclusion accompanied with flat nasal deformity, using orthodontics, orthognathic surgery, and rhinoplasty, as well as stability during long-term follow-up. In total, 27 patie…
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Anterolateral thigh flap with a central hole for the repair of extensive oral defects in patients treated for chemotherapy-induced trismus.
Trismus is a rare complication of chemotherapy. The usefulness of a modified anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap for the repair of extensive oral defects in patients treated for chemotherapy-induced trismus was evaluated. Between 2019 and 2021, …
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Three-dimensional analysis of zygomatic change after L-shaped reduction malarplasty with bone setback or resection.
[PURPOSE] Reduction malarplasty is one of the most popular procedures for esthetic facial contouring in East Asians. The retrospective observational study aimed to analyze the association between the zygomatic change and bone setback or res…
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Evaluation and Treatment of Vulvodynia: State of the Science.
Vulvodynia affects 7% of American women, yet clinicians often lack awareness of its presentation. It is underdiagnosed and often misdiagnosed as vaginitis. The etiology of vulvodynia remains unknown, making it difficult to identify or devel…
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Pathological characteristics of breast nodules after large-volume fat grafting for breast augmentation.
[BACKGROUND] The complications of large-volume fat grafting (LVFG) for breast augmentation remain unpredictable and include palpable breast nodules, oil cysts, and calcifications. [AIMS] This study was aimed to provide an optimal treatment…
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Sternocleidomastoid myocutaneous flap or free flap: Long-term follow-up of soft tissue defect repair in oral cancer.
[OBJECTIVE] To evaluate the reliability and long-term efficacy of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) flap in reconstructing and repairing soft tissue defects after oral cancer surgeries. [STUDY DESIGN] A total of 102 patients who underwent soft…
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Hyaluronic Acid Compound Filling Plus Mesotherapy vs Botulinum Toxin A for the Treatment of Horizontal Neck Lines: A Multicenter, Randomized, Evaluator-Blinded, Prospective Study in Chinese Subjects.
[BACKGROUND] Although energy devices and botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) can alleviate age-related laxity, ptosis, and platysmal bands, they have limited efficacy on horizontal neck lines. [OBJECTIVES] The purpose of this study was to investigat…
- Correction to: Hyaluronic Acid Compound Filling Plus Mesotherapy vs Botulinum Toxin A for the Treatment of Horizontal Neck Lines: A Multicenter, Randomized, Evaluator-Blinded, Prospective Study in Chinese Subjects.
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Dropped head syndrome: a rare adverse drug reaction identified in the FDA adverse event reporting system and review of case reports in the literature.
[BACKGROUND] Dropped head syndrome (DHS) is a relatively rare disease, and its potential relationship with drug exposure has been postulated but is poorly understood. [RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS] This retrospective study evaluated the adv…
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Treatment of postoperative intestinal dysfunction of hirschsprung's disease based on the principle of "anorectal balance".
[PURPOSE] Radical surgery is the most effective treatment for Hirschsprung's disease. However, some children still have symptoms of intestinal dysfunction such as constipation, abdominal distension, and recurrent enterocolitis after operati…
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Camouflage orthodontic treatment combined with genioplasty distraction osteogenesis for skeletal class II relationship secondary to osteosarcoma excision surgery.
[OBJECTIVE] The treatment of orthodontic patients who survive head and neck tumors is challenging because of dentoskeletal deformities and other unexpected dental and facial complications. This case report describes the case of a 26-year-ol…
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Total inferior border ostectomy versus T-shape genioplasty for chin narrowing combined with mandibular contouring.
The objective of this study was to compare the indications and outcomes of the total inferior border ostectomy and T-shape genioplasty. A retrospective study was conducted using the clinical notes and records of patients who underwent total…
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Abdominoplasty with Scarpa Fascia Preservation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
[BACKGROUND] Scarpa fascia preservation has been proposed to minimize complications associated with conventional abdominoplasty, but its efficacy is unclear. The purpose of this article is to determine the influence of preserving scarpa fas…
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The Importance of Protecting the Structure and Viability of Adipose Tissue for Fat Grafting.
[BACKGROUND] Fat grafting is widely used for soft-tissue augmentation; however, the related clinical outcome remains variable and technique-dependent. The mechanisms underlying fat graft survival are not fully understood, particularly regar…
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A Preliminary Exploratory Study of Autologous Fat Transplantation in Breast Augmentation With Different Fat Transplantation Planes.
[BACKGROUND] Autologous fat transfer is common in breast augmentationor reconstruction. However, AFG recipient site in the breast for fat grafting has not been carefully investigated. [METHODS] Forty female patients requiring breast augmen…