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Case Report: Total atherosclerotic occlusion of perforators in anterolateral thigh flap.
Atherosclerosis and calcification of vessels, commonly encountered in diabetic patients, is a well-known complicating factor in microsurgical reconstruction. However most studies on this problem have focused on axial vessels and their major…
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Parent artery encroachment after clipping of kissing middle cerebral artery bifurcation aneurysm: A case report.
[BACKGROUND] Kissing middle cerebral artery bifurcation aneurysms (KMCBA) are rare vascular lesions. Their complex morphology and limited surgical experience may predispose patients to devastating complications. [CASES] Among 100 patients …
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Economic evaluation of microvascular reconstruction of the jaw: A micro-costing analysis and identification of key cost-drivers.
[PURPOSE] Efficient resource allocation in surgery requires thorough economic evaluation that reflects the true costs of a procedure, with micro-costing being a primary method. Existing economic studies on microvascular jaw reconstruction o…
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Immediate dental implants in jaw reconstructions show high accuracy with mean deviations under 2mm: A cohort study.
The "Jaw in a Day®" approach enables simultaneous functional and aesthetic mandibular reconstruction through immediate dental implant placement in osseous free flaps. This retrospective cohort study evaluated the accuracy of immediate denta…
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Simplifying Breast Reduction: An Effective Approach to Defining the Ideal Breast Meridian.
[BACKGROUND] The breast meridian is a central axis in breast surgery design, essential for procedures such as breast reduction and mastopexy. Traditional methods of marking the breast meridian rely on subjective surgeon perspectives, often …
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Is Aesthetic Surgery an Intervention Into the Reciprocity of Flesh and Gaze?
Aesthetic surgery is commonly framed as a technical modification of anatomic structures. Yet patients rarely seek surgery for tissue alone; they seek transformation within a visual and social field. Drawing on the philosophy of Maurice Merl…
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Breast cancer implant reconstructive surgery and radiotherapy: a retrospective analysis of medical records.
[PURPOSE] This study aimed to analyze whether the occurrence of complications increases if radiotherapy (RT) is administered after breast reconstructive surgery using implants. [METHODS] This retrospective study included 80 patients who un…
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Comparison of Patient-Specific Plates and Pre-Bent Plates for Preserving Condylar Position in Mandible Reconstruction.
[OBJECTIVES] To compare the efficacy of patient-specific 3-dimensional (3D)-printed plates (PSP) and pre-bent universal reconstruction plates (PBP) in preserving the 3D position of the mandibular condyle and total operation time during mand…
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Machine learning approaches overcome imbalanced clinical data for intraoral free flap monitoring.
Free flap reconstruction is essential for treating intraoral defects; however, failure can lead to complex and prolonged complications. While various monitoring methods have been employed to prevent such situations, they are qualitative and…
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Deep learning-based ordinal classification overcomes subjective assessment limitations in intraoral free flap monitoring.
While free flap reconstruction is essential for repairing post-surgical defects or oncologic defects, current monitoring methods lack standardization and rely on subjective assessments. This study aims to introduce an artificial intelligenc…
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Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Clavicular Definition: A Novel Cannula Approach.
[BACKGROUND] Clavicular enhancement with hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers has recently emerged as a novel aesthetic procedure designed to improve skeletal definition through a minimally invasive approach. Advances in filler rheology and refined…
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Deep Labial Fat Filler Technique for Effective Lip Eversion.
Aging lips often appear thin, inverted, and poorly defined due to disproportionate atrophy of deep labial fat and mucosa with relative preservation or increase of superficial fat. Traditional augmentation focused on superficial volumization…
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Systematic review and meta-analysis of ocular complications following hyaluronic acid filler injection.
[BACKGROUND] Hyaluronic acid (HA) filler injections are widely known to be safe; however, they cause rare and severe complications such as visual loss. No standardized treatment protocol has been established because of the rarity and hetero…
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Polynucleotide (DOT-PN) for Accelerated Healing of Lip Necrosis After Filler-Induced Vascular Compromise.
[BACKGROUND] Filler-induced vascular occlusion remains a rare but serious complication in aesthetic medicine, particularly in the lips, where collateral circulation is limited. Polynucleotide (DOT-PN) is a polynucleotide-based medical devic…
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Combined effects and timing of robotic training and botulinum toxin on upper limb spasticity and motor function: a single‑blinded randomized controlled pilot study.
[BACKGROUND] This study aimed to evaluate the combined effects of robotic training (RT) and botulinum toxin (BTX) injections on motor function and spasticity in individuals with post-stroke upper limb spasticity (ULS). We also sought to inv…
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Pink esthetic treatment of gingival recession, black triangle, and gummy smile: a narrative review.
[BACKGROUND] With the increasing demand for comprehensive smile esthetics, pink esthetics-referring to the harmonious appearance of the gingival tissues-has gained significant attention. However, conditions such as gingival recession, black…
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OnabotulinumtoxinA in the Management of Pain in Adult Patients with Spasticity: A Systematic Literature Review.
Many patients with spasticity report pain which can be debilitating. Numerous studies have shown onabotulinumtoxinA (onabotA) is efficacious in the management of spasticity but comprehensive data on its impact on spasticity-associated pain …
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Machine learning-based prediction of respiratory depression during sedation for liposuction.
Procedural sedation is often performed by non-anesthesiologists in various settings and can lead to respiratory depression. A tool that enables early detection of respiratory compromise could not only enhance patient safety during procedura…
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Comparative Study of Inflammatory and Fibrotic Reactions Induced by Silicone Implants with Different Hardness.
[BACKGROUND] Silicone nasal implants have been widely used in rhinoplasty. However, research on the correlation between implant hardness and the development of fibrosis and inflammation is lacking. This study investigated how the hardness o…
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Is immediate dental implant in fibula free flap beneficial for implant survival and osteoradionecrosis in jaw reconstruction?
[OBJECTIVES] This study aimed to compare the risk of osteoradionecrosis and implant survival in oral cancer patients undergoing immediate dental implants during jaw reconstruction, termed "Jaw in a Day" (JIAD), with those receiving no impla…
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Treatment of oromandibular dystonia with botulinum toxin A improves apnea in a teenager with quadriplegic cerebral palsy: A case report.
This report describes a 15-year-old female with known spastic and dystonic quadriplegic cerebral palsy (CP), Gross Motor Function Classification System IV, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). She experienced decreased apneic episodes after r…
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An Exploratory, Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial of Dipraglurant for Blepharospasm.
[BACKGROUND] Blepharospasm is treated with botulinum toxin, but obtaining satisfactory results is sometimes challenging. [OBJECTIVE] The aim is to conduct an exploratory trial of oral dipraglurant for blepharospasm. [METHODS] This study w…
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Real-world differences in dosing and clinical utilization of OnabotulinumtoxinA and AbobotulinumtoxinA in the treatment of upper limb spasticity.
According to prescribing information, potency units are not interchangeable between botulinum toxin A products. This exploratory study compared real-world dosing and utilization of onabotulinumtoxinA and abobotulinumtoxinA in adults with up…
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Anatomical Trajectory of the Corrugator Supercilii Muscle in Koreans: Implications for Aesthetic and Clinical Practices.
[BACKGROUND] Understanding the attachment patterns of the corrugator supercilii (CS) muscle is vital for treatments designed to improve facial symmetry and functionality. [OBJECTIVES] The aim of this research was to elucidate the anatomica…
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Enhancing Safety in Tumescent Liposuction: Managing Sedation-Related Respiratory Issues and Serious Complications Under Deep Sedation with the Propofol-Ketamine Protocol.
[BACKGROUND] Over the past 4 years, aesthetic surgery, notably liposuction, has substantially increased. Tumescent liposuction, a popular technique, has two variants-true tumescent liposuction (TTL) and semi-tumescent liposuction. While TTL…
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Outcomes of whole breast radiation therapy in Asian breast cancer patients with prior cosmetic implants.
[BACKGROUND] As breast augmentation has become more popular, an increasing number of women with augmented breasts require treatment for breast cancer. This study aimed to assess the outcomes of postoperative whole breast radiation therapy (…
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Poly Lactic-co-Glycolic Acid Absorbable Plate Graft for Secondary Rhinoplasty in Asian Patients with Unilateral Cleft Lip Nose Deformity.
[INTRODUCTION] In secondary cleft lip and nasal deformity (CLND) correction, structural grafts are commonly used to control the nasal tip and restore the symmetry of the ala. However, the septal cartilage in Asians often weak and small. Bio…
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Immediate secondary rhinoplasty using a folded dermofat graft for resolving complications related to silicone implants: A case report.
[BACKGROUND] Various surgical techniques have been developed to enhance the nose shapes of Asian patients. Silicone implant augmentation rhinoplasty is widely used because it is relatively easy to perform and often yields satisfactory outco…
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Comparing Free-Flap Reconstruction After Robot-Assisted Neck Dissection via a Retroauricular Approach and a Traditional Transcervical Approach: Single-Surgeon Experiences of 90 Consecutive Cases.
[BACKGROUND] Predominant traditional approaches for most patients who have advanced-stage oral cancer with transcervical incision lines left irreversible scars. To address this, surgeons have continuously refined minimally invasive surgery …
- ASO Author Reflections: Single Surgeon Experiences of Free-Flap Reconstruction After Robot-Assisted Neck Dissection via the Retroauricular Approach: 90 Consecutive Cases.