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Comparative effects of pharmacological interventions in the prophylactic treatment of tension-type headache: systematic review and network meta-analysis.
[BACKGROUND] Tension-type headache (TTH) is the most common neurological disorder. The comparative effect of pharmacological interventions for TTH prophylaxis remains unclear. We aimed to assess the comparative effects of pharmacological in…
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Developing a predictive nomogram model for incidence of adverse outcomes in oral and maxillofacial tumor patients undergoing free flap reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] Surgical treatment of oral and maxillofacial tumors is complex, and the factors contributing to adverse outcomes remain incompletely understood. This study aimed to identify independent risk factors and develop an efficient nom…
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Precise Lower-Facial Feminization Surgery Using 3D-Printed Surgical Guides: Initial Clinical Experience From a Single Center in China.
While facial feminization surgery (FFS) gains prominence globally, clinical data from China remain scarce. This study presents our initial single-center experience using 3D-printed surgical guides for precise lower-facial feminization in Ch…
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Protruding or concealed: Defining ideal cranioauricular angle via a morphometric analysis in Asians.
[INTRODUCTION] The frontal appearance of ears, usually overlooked in facial aesthetics, has gained increasing attention among Asians. However, a consensus on the ideal cranioauricular angle is currently lacking. This study aims to investiga…
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Lying ear deformity: Personalized fabricated synthetic expanded polytetrafluoroethylene retroauricular prosthesis as an alternative for its correction.
[BACKGROUND] The correction of lying ear is a surgical procedure that can enhance facial aesthetics. In Asian culture, prominent ears are often associated with wealth, and ear protrusion surgery is frequently requested to achieve a slimmer …
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A Bibliometric Analysis on Application of Robot-Assisted Surgery in Plastic Surgery.
In recent years, robot-assisted surgery has been a major advancement in surgery and has gradually become the preferred approach. The precise operation, minimal invasiveness, and the ability to perform the preoperative planning are its chara…
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Development and validation of a novel nomogram model for identifying risk of prolonged length of stay among patients receiving free vascularized flap reconstruction of head and neck cancer.
[BACKGROUND] The aim of the present study was to build and internally validate a nomogram model for predicting prolonged length of stay (PLOS) among patients receiving free vascularized flap reconstruction of head and neck cancer (HNC). [M…
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Repair of distal finger soft-tissue defects with free fibular great toe neurovascular flaps.
[BACKGROUND] This work aimed to investigate the change in fingerprint depth and the recovery rule of fingerprint biological recognition function after repairing finger abdominal defects and rebuilding fingerprint with a free flap. [METHOD]…
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Investigations of Thiosemicarbazides as Botulinum Toxin Active-Site Inhibitors: Enzyme, Cellular, and Rodent Intoxication Studies.
Botulinum neurotoxin type A (BoNT/A) is an exceptionally potent neurotoxin of great therapeutic value; however, it is also considered a weapon of mass destruction, as it is one of the most poisonous biological substances known to man. The e…
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A Novel Approach for Treating Lipomas: Percutaneous Microwave Ablation Combined with Liposuction.
Lipomas, benign adipose tissue tumors, are a common occurrence but currently, the options for their treatment are limited, with surgical excision being the most frequently used management pathway. This scenario can often lead to unsatisfact…
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Intravenous Application of Tranexamic Acid in Patients Undergoing Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis with GRADE Quality Assessment.
[BACKGROUND] Tranexamic acid (TXA) is a versatile antifibrinolytic agent that is widely used in modern surgeries. This review assessed the safety and efficacy of intravenous (IV) TXA in plastic surgery versus controls. [METHODS] This revie…
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Current Practices for Esthetic Facial Bone Contouring Surgery in Asians.
In this article, authors mainly introduce new digital technology in facial bone contouring surgery. In our experience, these new technologies are crucial in ensuring the satisfaction of surgical accuracy. Our previous studies have shown sur…
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Advances in Robot-Assisted Surgery for Facial Bone Contouring Surgery.
Since our team reported the application of robot-assisted surgery in facial contouring surgery in 2020, further clinical trials with large samples have been conducted. This paper will report the interim results of a single-center, large-sam…
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Three-dimensional Printing Technologies in Craniofacial Plastic Surgery: An Institutional Experience.
Rapid developments in 3-dimensional(3D) printing technologies in craniofacial plastic surgery have provided a new treatment modality for patients. In this article, we intend to share our institution's experience using 3D printing in 3 modes…
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Local Application of Tranexamic Acid in Plastic Surgery Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
[BACKGROUND] According to recent evidence, the use of local tranexamic acid (TXA) during plastic surgery may lessen blood loss. [OBJECTIVES] To comprehensively assess the use of local TXA during plastic surgery through a systematic review …
- The Potential of Applying ChatGPT to Extract Keywords of Medical Literature in Plastic Surgery.
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Digitally reconstructed severe trauma-induced oro-maxillofacial defects with free vascularised composite tissue flaps.
The aim of this study was to outline the characteristics of severe trauma-induced oro-maxillofacial defects and explore the application of microsurgical reconstruction of these defects by selecting appropriate free vascularised composite ti…
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Investigation of Salicylanilides as Botulinum Toxin Antagonists.
Botulinum neurotoxin serotype A (BoNT/A) is recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as the most potent toxin and as a Tier 1 biowarfare agent. The severity and longevity of botulism stemming from BoNT/A is of sign…
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Light-Driven Magnetic Encoding for Hybrid Magnetic Micromachines.
Remote manipulation of a micromachine under an external magnetic field is significant in a variety of applications. However, magnetic manipulation requires that either the target objects or the fluids should be ferromagnetic or superparamag…
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Preliminary clinical experience of robot-assisted surgery in treatment with genioplasty.
Genioplasty is the main way to treat diseases such as chin asymmetry, dysplasia and overdevelopment, which involve the three-dimensional direction abnormalities of the chin. Since this kind of surgery mainly uses intraoral incisions, the na…
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Evaluation of respiratory system anomalies associated with microtia in a Chinese specialty clinic population.
[BACKGROUND] Microtia is a congenital malformation of the external ear often with one or more associated congenital anomalies. The purpose of this study was to identify the characteristics and prevalence of respiratory anomalies in patients…
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Catch and Anchor Approach To Combat Both Toxicity and Longevity of Botulinum Toxin A.
Botulinum neurotoxins have remarkable persistence (∼weeks to months in cells), outlasting the small-molecule inhibitors designed to target them. To address this disconnect, inhibitors bearing two pharmacophores-a zinc binding group and a Cy…
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Strategies to Counteract Botulinum Neurotoxin A: Nature's Deadliest Biomolecule.
Botulinum neurotoxin serotype A (BoNT/A), marketed commercially as Botox, is the most toxic substance known to man with an estimated intravenous lethal dose (LD) of 1-2 ng/kg in humans. Despite its widespread use in cosmetic and medicinal a…
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Treatment of Gastrocnemius Muscle Hypertrophy with Botulinum Toxin Injection Followed by Magnetic Resonance Imaging Assessment and 3-Dimensional Evaluation.
[BACKGROUND] Hypertrophy of the gastrocnemius muscle is considered to be a hindrance to lower leg beauty in the Asian aesthetic market. A noninvasive technique that has been gaining recognition involves botulinum toxin A injection; however,…
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Surgical correction of cryptotia combined with an ultra-delicate split-thickness skin graft in continuity with a full-thickness skin rotation flap.
[BACKGROUND] Cryptotia is a common congenital ear deformity in Asian populations. In cryptotia, a portion of the upper ear is hidden and fixed in a pocket of the skin of the mastoid. Here we describe our method for cryptotia correction by u…
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A comparative study of the influence of two types of PHEMA stents on the differentiation of ASCs to myocardial cells.
In the present study, subcutaneous fat was obtained from adult women that had undergone conventional liposuction surgery. A comparative study was performed to investigate the effect of transparent and white poly‑β‑hydroxyethyl methacrylate …
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A Novel Rhinoplasty Sculpture Technique Using Ancient Chinese Architectural Technology.
Rhinoplasty is one of the most delicate procedures in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Precision in every millimeter is vital in ensuring a better quality of surgical outcome. Many methods have been developed to fulfill this requirement.…
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A study of an assisting robot for mandible plastic surgery based on augmented reality.
[BACKGROUND] Mandible plastic surgery plays an important role in conventional plastic surgery. However, its success depends on the experience of the surgeons. In order to improve the effectiveness of the surgery and release the burden of su…
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Robot-Assisted Surgery for Mandibular Angle Split Osteotomy Using Augmented Reality: Preliminary Results on Clinical Animal Experiment.
[UNLABELLED] Mandibular angle split osteotomy (MASO) is a procedure widely used for prominent mandibular angles. However, conventional mandibular plastic surgery is invasive and high risk. It may induce postoperative neurosensory disturbanc…
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The Timing of Breast Irradiation in Two-Stage Expander/Implant Breast Reconstruction.
Certain patients who initiate expander/implant (E/I) reconstruction following mastectomy may require radiation therapy (XRT). XRT may be delivered during the tissue expander (TE) expansion process or after exchange for a permanent implant (…