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[BACKGROUND] Supratip deformity, also known as pollybeak deformity, is a common complication of primary and secondary rhinoplasty, characterized by fullness in the supratip region. The correction of pollybeak deformity is a challenging proc…

[BACKGROUND] An accurate diagnosis and an appropriate treatment are important parts of successful rhinoplasty. We proposed a new definition for alar flares to guide our clinical work. [METHODS] A retrospective study was conducted on patien…

[OBJECTIVES] Following primary surgery for unilateral cleft lip palate (UCLP), cleft lip nasal deformities (CLNDs) (nasal asymmetry, collapsed nasal alae, and a widened alar base) are generally inevitable and often require secondary rhinopl…

[OBJECTIVE(S)] It was the first study to apply and compare two CT methods to assess the validity and clinical significance of structural alterations of the nasal valve in patients with cleft lip nose for assessing nasal ventilation disturba…

[BACKGROUND] Patients requiring plastic surgery exhibit more abnormal psychological trends (e.g., body dysmorphic disorder [BDD], depression, and anxiety) than those requiring other surgeries. However, there are only a few domestic studies …

[BACKGROUND] With the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, AI chatbots like ChatGPT-4 are being used to deliver health information. [OBJECTIVES] This study aimed to assess the capability of ChatGPT-4 in an…

[PURPOSE] In the treatment of early-stage rectal cancer, a growing number of studies have shown that transanal endoscopic microsurgery is one of the alternatives to radical surgery adhering to total mesorectal excision that can reduce the i…

To date, there is little information about the demography of vasectomy reversal (VR) patients or the factors currently influencing VR effectiveness in China, especially after the universal two-child policy was released in 2015. In this rese…

[BACKGROUND] The diagnosis and therapy during surgery depend largely on a full account of anatomic characteristics. Apart from regular structures, the common, less common or even uncommon anatomic variations are critical for procedural plan…

In microneurosurgery, it is crucial to maintain the structural and functional integrity of the nerve through continuous intraoperative identification of neural anatomy. To this end, here we report the development of a translatable system le…

The modalities of the esthetic treatment of cutis laxa (CL) patients have rarely been discussed. Here, the authors present 4 CL rhytidectomy cases. The surgery method was designed based on the traditional full-incision face-lift technique c…

[BACKGROUND] The retention rate in autologous fat grafting is an increasing concern for surgeons and patients. Our previous research verified that thymosin beta 4 (Tβ4) positively affected fat survival, while the mechanism was unknown. The …

[OBJECTIVE] Alar retraction is considered a challenge in rhinoplasty. The classification of alar retraction remains poorly defined, especially in Asia. Patients with alar retraction are associated with excessive exposure to the nostrils in …

[BACKGROUNDS] 3D simulation is increasingly used in rhinoplasty. However, during the operation, there is no tool to directly link the 3D simulation results with the intraoperative operation. Doctors rely on 3D simulation results only accord…

[BACKGROUND] The nasal contracture after rhinoplasty is one of the most severe complications in East Asian patients. The classification and treatment algorithm of nasal contracture have not yet been established. This study aimed to develop …

[BACKGROUND] This study aimed to investigate the volume of plastic surgery operations in a large public hospital and figure out the changes in the related factors associated with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and identify the potentia…

There are many benefits of administering dexmedetomidine perioperatively. The pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) of intravenous, intranasal and oral dexmedetomidine that was administered before anesthesia were compared in this …

[OBJECTIVES] To explore the possible risk factors of orocutaneous fistula (OCF) development in free flap reconstruction of the tongue/floor of the mouth (TFOM). [METHODS] Data of patients who underwent free flap reconstruction of the TFOM …

Ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate 2 (RAC2) is a GTPase exclusively expressed in hematopoietic cells that acts as a pivotal regulator of several aspects of cell behavior via various cellular processes. RAC2 undergoes a tightly regulat…

[INTRODUCTION] Foodborne botulism is a rare, potentially fatal illness resulting from the ingestion of foods contaminated with preformed botulinum neurotoxin types A, B, E, or F, produced by . The descriptive epidemiology of foodborne botul…

Neurite outgrowth is a fundamental process in neurons that produces extensions and, consequently, neural connectivity. Neurite damage and atrophy are observed in various brain injuries and disorders. Understanding the intrinsic pathways of …

Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is an intractable disease without long-term effective therapy. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of botulinum toxin A (BoNT/A) plus Sapylin, which might modulate the imm…

[BACKGROUND] Postoperative fat volume retention rate (PFVRR) after augmentation mammoplasty with autologous fat grafting is highly variable on an individual basis and challenging to be predicted. However, at present, there is a lack of furt…

[BACKGROUND] Alar retraction, as a type of alar deformity, seriously affects the esthetic perception of the nose in patients. Despite the rapid development of rhinoplasty in recent years, the treatment of alar retraction is still a challeng…

[BACKGROUND] Diameters greater than 1.5 mm are considered one of the generally accepted criteria for utilizing superficial epigastric artery (SIEA) flaps for breast reconstruction. However, this standard fails to consider individual differe…

[OBJECTIVES] To study the anatomy of the dorsal metacarpal arteries and their branches, to understand the positions and shapes of the arteries and their branches, and to observe the capillary network formed on the lateral and the dorsal sid…

[OBJECTIVE] Multiple brain metastases are a severe condition for cancer patients. To date, no general consensus exists regarding the optimal treatment procedure for multiple brain metastases. Radiotherapy is the most commonly used treatment…

[BACKGROUND] Most techniques for surgical correction of gynecomastia are performed by anterior and/or lateral chest incisions, showing an "operated" appearance. Our initial experience was introduced in gynecomastia with a combination of end…

[BACKGROUND] Breast hypertrophy is a chronic health problem. Until now, reduction mammaplasty is still a critical treatment for this disease. Given the publications, which reviewed the relationship between operation and quality of life, bas…

[BACKGROUND] Intraoperative symmetrical assessment plays a decisive role in the aesthetic results of reduction mammaplasty, but it depends mostly on the surgeons' experience that may be biased by individual subjective factors. This study wa…