논문 목록
208건 · 최신순-
Knee muscle atrophy is a risk factor for development of knee osteoarthritis in a rat model.
[OBJECTIVES] The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A)-induced quadriceps muscle atrophy on the cartilage and subchondral bone in an otherwise intact rat joint model. [METHODS] The rat righ…
-
Effects of Botulinum Toxin Type A on Microvessels in Hypertrophic Scar Models on Rabbit Ears.
[BACKGROUND] Although Botulinum Toxin Type A (BTXA) has been applied to scar prevention and treatment, the mechanisms still require further exploration. [OBJECTIVE] To investigate the effects of BTXA on microvessels in the hypertrophic sca…
-
Rac1: A potential radiosensitization target of human nasopharyngeal carcinoma CNE2 cells.
Radiotherapy has a high cure rate for early nasopharyngeal carcinoma(NPC). However, the radiation resistance of poorly differentiated NPC cells impacts the effectiveness of treatment of early-stage NPC patients. Here, we explored the relati…
- Liposuction of the zygomatic arch area facilitates correction of temporal depression.
-
A Four-Step Technique for Creating Individual Double-Eyelid Crease Shapes: A Free-Style Design.
[BACKGROUND] Double-eyelid blepharoplasty is the most frequently performed aesthetic surgery in the Asian population. However, the epicanthal fold has been a conundrum limiting the outcomes of Asian blepharoplasty. Furthermore, with the ble…
-
Case report of conjunctival sac fistula after cosmetic lateral canthoplasty.
[BACKGROUND] To report a case of conjunctival sac fistula after cosmetic lateral canthoplasty which is rare. [CASE PRESENTATION] A young women who underwent bilateral canthoplasty appeared with lacrimation of the right eye. We found there …
-
The Role of Hyaluronidase for the Skin Necrosis Caused by Hyaluronic Acid Injection-Induced Embolism: A Rabbit Auricular Model Study.
[BACKGROUND] Skin necrosis is considered the most serious complication of hyaluronic acid dermal filler injection procedures. To effectively treat skin necrosis, hyaluronidase injection is one of the essential preventative treatments, and y…
-
miR-365 regulates liver cancer stem cells via RAC1 pathway.
Liver cancer stem cells (CSCs) were involved in tumorigenesis, progression, recurrence, and drug resistance of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). miR-365 was downregulated in hepatocellular carcinoma and inhibited HCC cell proliferation and in…
-
Chemical denervation using botulinum toxin increases Akt expression and reduces submaximal insulin-stimulated glucose transport in mouse muscle.
Botulinum toxin A (botox) is a toxin used for spasticity treatment and cosmetic purposes. Botox blocks the excitation of skeletal muscle fibers by preventing the release of acetylcholine from motor nerves, a process termed chemical denervat…
-
Update of Guidelines for laparoscopic treatment of ventral and incisional abdominal wall hernias (International Endohernia Society (IEHS))-Part A.
[UNLABELLED] In 2014, the International Endohernia Society (IEHS) published the first international "Guidelines for laparoscopic treatment of ventral and incisional abdominal wall hernias." Guidelines reflect the currently best available ev…
-
Update of Guidelines for laparoscopic treatment of ventral and incisional abdominal wall hernias (International Endohernia Society (IEHS)): Part B.
[UNLABELLED] In 2014 the International Endohernia Society (IEHS) published the first international "Guidelines for laparoscopic treatment of ventral and incisional abdominal wall hernias". Guidelines reflect the currently best available evi…
-
Activation of endothelial ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate 1 (Rac1) improves post-stroke recovery and angiogenesis via activating Pak1 in mice.
[BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE] Long-term disability after stroke is common yet the mechanisms of post-stroke recovery are far from clear. It has been suggested that Ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate 1 (Rac1) contributes to functional recov…
-
A Flexible Suspension Technique of Blepharoplasty: Clinical Application and Comparison with Traditional Technique.
[BACKGROUND] Double-eyelid blepharoplasty is one of the most popular aesthetic surgeries in China. But the traditional method produces a hidebound double eyelid due to its rigid suturing between the skin and the tarsus. The authors of this …
-
Biomechanical analyses of common suspension sutures in primary cleft lip rhinoplasty.
[BACKGROUND] For a better understanding of common suspension sutures during primary cleft lip nasal rhinoplasty, the biomechanical consequences of those sutures need to be demonstrated. [METHODS] A finite element model of the infant specim…
-
Continuous Negative Pressure Drain is Associated with Better Outcome: A Randomized Prospective Trial in Plastic Surgery Patients.
[BACKGROUND] A randomized prospective trial to compare the effects on minimizing complications using continuous negative pressure drain and intermittent suction mode in plastic surgeries. [METHODS] There were 174 cases of stage II post-aur…
-
Botulinum toxin type A and gabapentin attenuate postoperative pain and NK1 receptor internalization in rats.
Treatment of postoperative pain remains a challenge in clinic. Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT/A) and gabapentin regulate the release of neurotransmitters from primary afferent neurons, but their effects of on postoperative pain are not clear.…
-
A mixed treatment comparison on efficacy and safety of treatments for spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
[OBJECTIVES] This study is aimed at providing a quantitative evaluation on different therapies of spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis. [DATA SOURCES] PubMed and Embase database. [REVIEW METHODS] We searched for randomized controlled t…
-
Ras-Related C3 Botulinum Toxin Substrate 1 Promotes Axonal Regeneration after Stroke in Mice.
Neurite plasticity is a critical aspect of brain functional recovery after stroke. Emerging data suggest that Ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate 1 (Rac1) plays a central role in axonal regeneration in the injured brain, specifically b…
-
Endothelial Mitochondrial Preprotein Translocase Tomm7-Rac1 Signaling Axis Dominates Cerebrovascular Network Homeostasis.
Objective- Mitochondria are the important yet most underutilized target for cardio-cerebrovascular function integrity and disorders. The Tom (translocases of outer membrane) complex are the critical determinant of mitochondrial homeostasis …
-
Staged reconstructive treatment for extensive irregular cicatricial alopecia after burn.
For extensive irregular cicatricial alopecia after burn, effective and pleasing restoration of hair-bearing scalp remains challenging. In this article, the authors presented staged reconstructive treatment for extensive irregular cicatricia…
-
Hidden Scar Dissection of Benign Parotid Gland Tumors via a V-Shaped Minimal Facelift Incision.
[OBJECTIVES] The purpose of this article was to propose a V-shaped minimal facelift incision (FLI) and analyze its efficacy for improving the esthetic outcomes of parotid gland tumors. [METHODS] A prospective, nonrandomized study was perfo…
-
Intraoperative visualization of the tumor microenvironment and quantification of extracellular vesicles by label-free nonlinear imaging.
Characterization of the tumor microenvironment, including extracellular vesicles (EVs), is important for understanding cancer progression. EV studies have traditionally been performed on dissociated cells, lacking spatial information. Since…
-
Application of a Porous Polyethylene Spreader Graft for Nasal Lengthening in Asian Patients.
[BACKGROUND] Rhinoplasty maneuvers to lengthen the nose include placing an alloplastic implant, caudally rotating the lower lateral cartilage (LLC), and stretching the soft tissue skin envelope (STSE) downward. Tissue tension associated wit…
-
Open Rhinoplasty Using Concealing Incisions for Mild Bifid Nose With Unilateral Mini-Microform Cleft Lip.
Bifid nose, an indicator of Tessier No.0, is a rare congenital malformation. Because of its rarity, few cases were reported and the optimal surgical procedure and the best time for surgery have not been widely acknowledged. In this brief re…
-
Efficacy of Inverted "V" Release Surgery in the Correction of a Special Type of Epicanthus.
[OBJECTIVE] To evaluate the efficacy of a new correction method (inverted "V" release surgery) for epicanthus as a cause of congenital entropion/trichiasis in the lower eyelid. [METHODS] From May 2014 to May 2017, 60 eyes of 30 patients (1…
-
Plastic surgery or primary care? Altruistic preferences and expected specialty choice of U.S. medical students.
Understanding physicians' decisions when faced with conflicts between their own financial self-interest and patients' economic or health interests is of key importance in health economics and policy. This issue is especially salient in cert…
-
Panfacial Fat Injection Approach in Young Asian Patients for Facial Contouring: A Goal-Oriented Classification Method Based on the Facial Fat Compartments Theory.
[BACKGROUND] In Asia, young patients tend to undergo panfacial fat injection for facial contouring rather than for rejuvenation. Although the procedure is widely performed, there is no single approach that has been shown to have consistent …
-
Therapeutic efficacy and safety of various botulinum toxin A doses and concentrations in spastic foot after stroke: a randomized controlled trial.
No recommended guidelines currently exist for the therapeutic concentration or dose of botulinum toxin type A (BTXA) injected into the muscle to treat limb spasticity. Therefore, in this randomized controlled trial, we explored the safety a…
-
[Diagnosis and treatment of strabismus caused by nasal endoscopic surgery].
Strabismus with diplopia is the main orbital complication of functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). This study was to analyze clinical findings, treatment and outcomes of such cases. Retrospective case series. Twenty-three cases were …
-
Application of A Novel Three-dimensional Printing Genioplasty Template System and Its Clinical Validation: A Control Study.
The purpose of this control study was to assess the accuracy and clinical validation of a novel genioplasty template system. Eighty-eight patients were enrolled and divided into 2 groups: experimental group (using genioplasty templates) and…