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Optimizing limb salvage in critical mangled extremities: one-step acute repair with bilateral anterolateral thigh perforator flaps.
[BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES] Complex distal extremity trauma often involves both extensive soft tissue loss and vascular injury. While the anterolateral thigh (ALT) free flap is a mainstay for limb salvage, large defects may exceed the capacity …
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Construction of Preoperative Diagnostic Model of Periapical Cyst by Multiparameter Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Pilot Study.
[AIM] Due to the lack of a predictable and noninvasive method for distinguishing different types of apical periodontitis, it is difficult to estimate the actual prognosis of periapical cysts and the effectiveness of nonsurgical treatment fo…
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Establishment and Validation of a Standardized Midface Assessment Protocol Using Three-Dimensional Stereophotogrammetry.
[BACKGROUND] Three-dimensional (3D) stereophotogrammetry has become an essential tool in anthropometry for both clinical and aesthetic purposes. However, to our knowledge, no standardized and validated 3D protocol specifically targeting the…
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Endothelial TBK1 Deficiency Inhibits Endothelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition and Atherogenesis Through Suppressing PAK1/ERK1/2 Signaling.
[BACKGROUND] Atherosclerotic vascular diseases remain the leading cause of death despite the use of lipid-lowering drugs. The development of more efficacious therapies targeting endothelial inflammation and endothelial-to-mesenchymal transi…
- Lower lip inclination and chin prominence: interactive effects on facial aesthetics and implications for orthognathic treatment planning.
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Dynamic Eyelid Evaluation Using a Deep Neural Network in Upper Blepharoplasty: A Prospective Multicenter Pilot Study.
[BACKGROUND] Upper blepharoplasty is the most common cosmetic procedure in East Asia. A natural Asian double eyelid features specific crease characteristics. AI advancements, such as UNet and PointRend, enhance medical image segmentation, a…
- Letter to the Editor: "Lateral Crural Mid-Down Flap Technique in Primary Rhinoplasty".
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Effect of dexmedetomidine combined with ropivacaine block on flap blood flow and patient satisfaction after flap transfer for hand trauma: a randomized controlled trial.
The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of dexmedetomidine as a local anaesthetic adjuvant on flap blood flow and patient satisfaction regarding postoperative analgesia anterolateral thigh free flap transfer for hand trauma. A to…
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Feasibility and Clinical Efficacy of Minimally Invasive Straight-Incision Endodontic Microsurgery Guided by 3-Dimensional Printed Templates: A Retrospective Case Series.
[INTRODUCTION] Endodontic microsurgery (EMS) is a minimally invasive treatment for persistent periapical lesions. This study evaluates the accuracy and outcomes of a straight-incision EMS guided by 3-dimensional (3D)-printed template, with …
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Pilot Study: Hyaluronic Acid Filler Injection Techniques to Achieve Facial Balance in Asian Patients.
[BACKGROUND] Current standard beauty practices in East Asia focus on enhancing and refining Asian features within cultural normalities. [METHODS] This pilot study presents injection techniques using hyaluronic acid filler (YVOIRE), focusin…
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A Comprehensive Ultrasound Investigation of Lower Facial and Neck Structure.
[BACKGROUND] The jawline and neck significantly influence facial aesthetics. Botulinum toxin and filler are highly favored as minimally invasive jawline rejuvenation procedures. However, little evidence exists on the age-related skin and su…
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Effects of botulinum toxin on paraspinal muscle imbalance during spinal motions in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis: Assessment using high-density electromyography.
[BACKGROUND] The pathogenesis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) remains unclear, with muscle imbalance being a widely discussed hypothesis. [OBJECTIVE] This study examined the impact of muscle imbalance on AIS by injecting botulinum…
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Comparative efficacy and acceptability of non-invasive neuromodulation technologies and botulinum toxin injections for post-stroke spasticity and motor function: a network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
[BACKGROUND] Non-invasive neuromodulation is a promising approach for improving spasticity and motor function after stroke. However, it is still unclear which type of non-invasive neuromodulation is effective and evidence of important diffe…
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Curcumin alleviates lipopolysaccharide-induced alveolar epithelial Glycocalyx damage by modulating the Rac1/NF-κB/HPSE pathway.
The glycocalyx, a cell surface component implicated in various diseases, has recently been recognized for its role in acute lung injury (ALI). Also known as the alveolar epithelial polysaccharide coat, it is vital for maintaining lung barri…
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Botulinum toxin therapy for neurological disorders: Serendipitous benefits on sleep quality and underlying mechanisms.
Botulinum toxin (BoNT) remains the gold standard treatment for focal and segmental dystonia and is widely used in managing hyperkinetic disorders, chronic pain, and glandular hypersecretion. Extensive clinical trials demonstrate that BoNT e…
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Safety and efficacy of botulinum toxin injection for sialorrhea in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
[INTRODUCTION] Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, with 80% of ALS patients experiencing bulbar weakness at some stage of the disease. ALS patients with bulbar weakness often suffer from troubleso…
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Preservation solution protects isolated hair micrografts by inhibiting apoptosis of hair bulb.
[AIMS] To investigate the effectiveness of histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate (HTK) solution compared to Ringer's (RS) solution for preserving isolated hair follicles (HFs), focusing on structural integrity, cell viability, apoptosis preven…
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Combining Action Research and the Teach-Back Method to Improve Perioperative Care in Hair Transplantation.
[BACKGROUND] This study aimed to optimize the perioperative clinical care pathway for patients undergoing hair transplantation by integrating action research and the teach-back method, and to validate its clinical application. [METHODS] A …
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Comparative Study of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells from Localized Scleroderma Patients and Healthy Donors in Treating Skin Fibrosis.
[BACKGROUND] Localized scleroderma (LoS) is an autoimmune disease characterized by fibrosis of the skin and atrophy of the subcutaneous fat tissue. Use of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ASCs) is a promising treatment approach for L…
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Minced Orbital Fat Grafting Versus Orbital Fat Repositioning in TCLB for a Young Chinese Population with Eyelid Bags and Tear Trough Deformities.
[BACKGROUND] Fat prolapse and tear trough deformity, indicative of lower eyelid aging, are increasingly prevalent in younger patients. Transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty (TCLB) is a suitable treatment for this demographic. However, ther…
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The Application of a New Porous High-Density Polyethylene Exogenous Scaffold in Nose Tip Shaping for East Asians.
This study aimed to explore the clinical application value of a new porous high-density polyethylene (PHDPE, Supor) exogenous scaffold in nasal tip shaping for East Asians.We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent rhin…
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Severe capsular contracture in a patient with a history of multiple malignancies - Hematoma or neoplasm recurrence?: A case report.
[RATIONALE] Complications associated with breast implants pose a significant obstacle to improving the quality of life for patients undergoing implant-based breast reconstruction. Due to the intricate nature of their presentation, diagnosis…
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Initial institutional experience using a robotic arm-enabled 4K 3D exoscope in neurosurgical operations.
The extracorporeal telescope (exoscope) presents a novel digital camera system as a versatile alternative to traditional optical microscopy for microsurgery and minimally invasive neurosurgical operations. Recent innovations in exoscope tec…
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Resurfacing of multiple adjacent defects with free multipaddle SCIAP flaps.
[BACKGROUND] The efficient resurfacing of multiple adjacent defects (MADs) requires precise reconstructive strategy. Various approaches (e.g., several flap transferring or prelamination of the recipient site) have been reported, but recipie…
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Length of Stay Prediction Models for Oral Cancer Surgery: Machine Learning, Statistical and ACS-NSQIP.
[OBJECTIVE] Accurate prediction of hospital length of stay (LOS) following surgical management of oral cavity cancer (OCC) may be associated with improved patient counseling, hospital resource utilization and cost. The objective of this stu…
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A Study on the Aesthetic Parameters and Proportions of the External Contour for Minimally Invasive Facial Injection.
[OBJECTIVE] The aim of this study was to further guide the diagnosis and treatment programs for clinical facial contouring with injectable fillers by studying the facial contour parameters and proportion preferences consistent with Asian ae…
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A Randomized, Evaluator-Blinded, Multicenter Study to Compare Injectable Poly-D,L-Lactic Acid vs Hyaluronic Acid for Nasolabial Fold Augmentation.
[BACKGROUND] Injectable poly-D,L-lactic acid (PDLLA), under the brand name of AestheFill (REGEN Biotech, Inc., Seoul, South Korea), is a biocompatible, biodegradable, and biostimulatory product utilized to correct soft tissue volume loss. I…
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Nerve Distribution Method is Superior to the Conventional Method in BoNT-A Treatment of Trapezius Hypertrophy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
The contour of the neck and shoulder is defined by the trapezius muscle (TM). Beyond facial procedures, botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) injections has been increasingly adopted to create a smooth shoulder line. Several studies described the intr…
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Botulinum Toxin Treatment for Calf Contouring Based on the Study of Combined Injection of Gastrocnemius and Soleus.
[BACKGROUND] Botulinum toxin is administered to paralyze the gastrocnemius muscle and reduce its size, thereby improving the calf contour and reducing the leg circumference of the calf. [OBJECTIVES] In pursuit of better efficacy, we design…
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Deciphering Depressor Anguli Oris for Lower Face Rejuvenation: A Prospective Ultrasound-based Investigation.
[BACKGROUND] The depressor anguli oris muscle (DAO) is a pivotal treatment target when creating a harmonic jawline. However, evidence of its live morphology remains scarce. [OBJECTIVES] In this study we aimed to reevaluate the DAO with a f…