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Perforators Detected in Computed Tomography Angiography for Anterolateral Thigh Free Flap: Am I the Only One Who Feels Inaccurate?
[BACKGROUND] The number, location, and pattern of perforators in anterolateral thigh(ALT) flap vary and predicting them preoperatively will aid in reconstructing complex head and neck defects. This article suggests guidelines for utilizing …
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Robot-assisted radial forearm free flap harvesting: a propensity score-matched case-control study.
Although some surgeons prefer anterolateral thigh and latissimus dorsi flap for soft tissue reconstruction in the head and neck area because it minimizes donor site complications, the radial forearm flap remains the workhorse for soft tissu…
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Ultrasonographic assessment of rectus abdominis muscle adaptation after deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap surgery: Single institution retrospective study.
The impact of deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap on abdominal wall integrity has been the topic of an ongoing debate with previous studies having reported conflicting results using various imaging modalities. Ultrasonogr…
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Periantral fungal abscess after zygoma reduction: a case report.
This case report describes our treatment of a persistent periantral abscess in a 35-year-old woman. The abscess developed following a zygoma-reduction surgery, during which a preexisting fungal ball had not been addressed. Our comprehensive…
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Adipose Tissue-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes Promote Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration.
Wound healing is a complex process involving cell proliferation, migration, and extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) or exosomes derived from adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ASCs) are emerging as promising …
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Feasibility Study on Endoscopic Balloon-Assisted Laser Treatment (EBLT) of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in In Vivo Porcine Model.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been growing globally, with an increasing burden on the healthcare system due to multiple factors, such as aging and obesity. The current study evaluated the feasibility of endoscopic balloon-assis…
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Treatment of pediatric spasticity, including children with cerebral palsy, with Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA): Development, insights, and impact.
Spasticity is a velocity-dependent increase in muscle tone that has a negative effect on quality of life and hinders the ability of others to provide care. In children, most cases are caused by cerebral palsy. Traditionally, many children a…
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Tamoxifen Response at Single-Cell Resolution in Estrogen Receptor-Positive Primary Human Breast Tumors.
[PURPOSE] In estrogen receptor-positive (ER+)/HER2- breast cancer, multiple measures of intratumor heterogeneity are associated with a worse response to endocrine therapy. We sought to develop a novel experimental model to measure heterogen…
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Outcome of multi-staged induced membrane technique based on post-debridement cultures for the management of critical-sized bone defect following fracture-related infection.
The authors' institution utilizes multi-staged induced membrane technique protocol based on post-debridement culture in treating patients with critical-sized bone defect in lower extremity due to infected nonunion or post-traumatic osteomye…
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Ultrasound-Guided OnabotulinumtoxinA Injections to Treat Oromandibular Dystonia in Cerebral Palsy.
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of non-progressive disorders of motor function in children resulting from an injury to an immature brain. In addition to abnormal limb and trunk movement, individuals with CP can experience involuntary muscle …
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Biodegradable Block Copolymer-Tannic Acid Glue.
Bioadhesives are becoming an essential and important ingredient in medical science. Despite numerous reports, developing adhesive materials that combine strong adhesion, biocompatibility, and biodegradation remains a challenging task. Here,…
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Objective quantification of the impact of blepharoplasty on the superior visual field.
[BACKGROUND] Blepharoplasty has both aesthetic and functional benefits in patients with pseudoptosis; however, previous studies could not demonstrate its beneficial effects quantitatively and objectively. The authors objectively analyzed th…
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Comparison of the effects of dexmedetomidine and remifentanil on perioperative hemodynamics and recovery profile of patients undergoing laryngeal microsurgery: A prospective randomized double-blinded study.
[BACKGROUND] Laryngeal microsurgery (LMS) causes hemodynamic instability and postoperative agitation, cough, pain, nausea, and vomiting. Moreover, because of a short operation time, it is associated with challenging anesthetic management. T…
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Is botulinum toxin type A more effective and safer than other treatments for the management of lower limb spasticity in children with cerebral palsy? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary.
[BACKGROUND] Botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) is a well-accepted treatment for the medical management of spasticity in children with cerebral palsy (CP). [OBJECTIVE] To assess the efficacy and safety of BoNT-A compared with other treatment optio…
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Botulinum Toxin Type-A (Botulax) Treatment in Patients with Intractable Chronic Occipital Neuralgia: A Pilot Study.
Intractable chronic occipital neuralgia (ON) is an uncommon type of headache often experienced by patients in outpatient neurological clinics. Among patients unresponsive to oral neuralgia medications, needling or injections with several dr…
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Superficial Fascia of the Cheek Shown in P45 Sheet Plastination.
In this paper, the authors attempted to determine the extent of the superficial fascia of the cheek using P45 sheet plastination.Three head and neck specimens were sliced in horizontal (46 slices), coronal (30 slices), and sagittal (29 slic…
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Impact of Breast Reconstruction on Biophysical Parameters of Mammary Skin in Patients Receiving Postmastectomy Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer.
[PURPOSE] In this study, we examined the impact of reconstruction using tissue expander insertion (TEI) on the risk of radiation dermatitis in patients undergoing postmastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT). [METHODS] Between August 2015 and March …
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Facts and de facto treatment of spasticity.
Recent studies have generally shown favorable outcomes for the use of botulinum toxin (BoNT) injections for the treatment of lower extremity spasticity in children with cerebral palsy. The randomized controlled trials and placebo trials are…
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A Proposal for Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection Into the Temporal Region in Chronic Migraine Headache.
Botulinum toxin type-A (BTX-A) injection for treating chronic migraine (CM) has developed into a new technique covering distinct injection points in the head and neck regions. The postulated analgesic mechanism implies that the injection sh…
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Evaluation of assessment of caregiver experience with neuromuscular disease: reliability and responsiveness of a new caregiver-reported outcome measure in patients with cerebral palsy.
[BACKGROUND] Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common cause of chronic childhood disability. Caregivers often provide prolonged care over patients' life span, thus measuring the impact of the disease and its treatments on caregivers has becom…
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Bipolar or monopolar electrosurgery in blepharoplasty: A comparison of surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
[BACKGROUND] An electrosurgery unit (ESU) is the mainstay of bleeding control in blepharoplasty. There are two different types of ESUs: monopolar (m-ESU) and bipolar (b-ESU). [AIMS] We used m- and b-ESUs in upper, lower, and combined bleph…
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Usage of Epinephrine Mixed With Lidocaine in Plastic Surgery.
Plastic surgeons commonly administer subcutaneous epinephrine to reduce intraoperative blood loss. The authors hypothesized that there are safe and effective concentration of epinephrine for vasoconstriction and their durations. The aim of …
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Catgut and its Use in Plastic Surgery.
The aim of this paper is to review the origin, physical properties, advantages, and usage of catgut in plastic surgery and oral surgery.In PubMed search, the search terms ("catgut" AND ["plastic surgery" OR "facelift"]) and ("catgut" AND "o…
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Onset, Duration, and Pain Score Obtained Using Lidocaine Mixed With Epinephrine and Bicarbonate in Plastic Surgery.
The aim of this study was to systematically review the effects of lidocaine mixed with epinephrine and bicarbonate in plastic surgery in terms of onset, duration, and the pain score.In PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Librar…
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Split-face comparison study of transcutaneous pneumatic injection therapy with isotonic and hypertonic glucose solutions.
[BACKGROUND] Transcutaneous pneumatic injection (TPI) is a minimally invasive, needle-free modality that can be used to forcefully deliver solution into soft tissues of the face and scalp. [OBJECTIVE] To evaluate the effects of TPI of 5% i…
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Endoscopic Transaxillary Versus Inframammary Approaches for Breast Augmentation Using Shaped Implants: A Matched Case-Control Study.
[PURPOSE] The incision for breast augmentation can be chosen from the transaxillary, inframammary fold, periareolar, or transumbilical approaches. While the inframammary fold approach is commonly used worldwide, the transaxillary approach i…
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Physical properties of a novel small-particle hyaluronic acid filler: In vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies.
[BACKGROUND] Infraorbital region is one of the most important regions that show the signs of aging. In recent years, hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers have been used to correct this region for esthetic treatments. Although HA fillers with variou…
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Forces Required to Pull the Superficial Fascia in Facelifts.
[PURPOSE] The aims of this study were to characterize the histology of the sideburn and cheek area and to measure the force required to pull the superficial fascia (SF) of Asians in facelift procedures. [METHODS] The hemiface of a formalin…
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Percutaneous Autologous Fat Injection Following 2-Layer Flap Lower Blepharoplasty for the Correction of Tear Trough Deformity.
Tear trough deformity has been an area that has received much attention in terms of esthetic improvements. Fat transposition has been commonly used for the treatment of tear trough deformity. As some patients have had minimal improvement by…