Liu D ⚠ 동명이인 가능성

[OBJECTIVE] To elucidate the analgesic role and underlying mechanism of botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) in chronic post-thoracotomy pain (CPTP). [METHODS] Postoperative wound scar tissues were collected from patients with and without CPTP. …

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a disorder characterized by recurrent, severe, brief pain in the distribution of the trigeminal nerve. Secondary TN may be caused by tumors in the cerebellopontine angle (CPA), including vestibular schwannomas (…

This study aims to evaluate the surgical outcomes and clinical differences of elderly vestibular schwannoma (VS) patients (> 65 years), compared with non-elderly patients, focusing on baseline characteristics, preoperative symptoms, postope…

[BACKGROUND] Timely intervention can improve the aesthetic outcome of surgical scars, and botulinum toxin type A (BTXA) has demonstrated its potential as an effective treatment. However, conclusive scientific evidence is needed to definitiv…

[BACKGROUND] The prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) varies across different clinical settings, with evidence indicating its notable presence not only in psychiatric environments but also in dermatology and plastic surgery. This ar…

Laryngeal neuroendocrine neoplasms (LNEN) are rare, and there have been previous uncertainties regarding their classification and treatment modalities. This article aims to share our treatment experience, elucidate changes in LNEN classific…

[BACKGROUND] Owing to its safety and convenience, botulinum toxin type A (BoNtA) has become a first-choice treatment for contouring calf muscle asymmetries or deformities. Different injection methods and dosages have been discussed in the l…

[BACKGROUND] The rapid development of cosmetic injections has led to an increased incidence of nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infection. [PATIENTS AND METHODS] Here, we presented a case of cutaneous Mycobacterium abscessus infection su…

[BACKGROUND] As a minimally invasive therapy, botulinum toxin A (BTXA) treatment effectively reduces the hypertrophy of the gastrocnemius muscle (GM). Patient satisfaction is, however, reported to be low after treatment, with a possible cor…

Hair loss, or alopecia, is a prevalent condition in modern society that imposes substantial mental and psychological burden on individuals. The types of hair loss, include androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, and telogen effluvium; of th…

[BACKGROUND] To evaluate the postoperative analgesic efficacy and safety of nerve block (NB) in patients undergoing breast surgery for cosmetic purposes. [METHODS] PubMed, Web of Science, Embase and Cochrane Libraries were searched from in…

Magnetic soft microrobots have great potential to access narrow spaces and conduct multiple tasks in the biomedical field. Until now, drug delivery, microsurgery, disease diagnosis, and dredging the blocked blood vessel have been realized b…

[BACKGROUND] Nonsurgical chin augmentation using hyaluronic acid (HA) has become a common procedure in cosmetic practices. This is offered to patients that prefer a nonsurgical, temporary method to correcting underdeveloped or retruded chin…

To explore the selection of surgical methods and intraoperative strategies for the treatment of children with intractable laryngeal airway obstruction, and to provide new options for the diagnosis and treatment of children with intractable …

Treating blood blister-like aneurysms (BBA) is a major neurosurgical challenge. Whether endovascular repair serves as a better strategy than microsurgery remains controversial. We aim to perform a propensity score-matched (PSM) retrospectiv…

A major sign of aging is wrinkles (dynamic lines and static lines) on the surface of the skin. In spite of Botulinum toxin's favorable therapeutic effect today, there have been several reports of its toxicity and side effects. Therefore, th…

Adipose tissue and more specifically micro-fragmented adipose tissue (MFAT) obtained from liposuction has recently been shown to possess interesting medicinal properties whereby its application supports pain reduction and may enhance tissue…

[BACKGROUND] Capsular contracture, mainly caused by Staphylococcus epidermidis (S. epidermidis) biofilm formation, is a complex problem for breast cancer patients who undergo surgical prosthetic breast reconstruction. Estradiol has been rep…

[BACKGROUND] Despite improvements in the early detection of breast cancer, locally advanced breast cancer (LABC) involving the chest wall exists in developing countries. Surgical resection remains a controversial management option. This stu…

[BACKGROUND] Scalp reconstruction has always been a challenging problem after oncological resection. Advanced surgical techniques can reconstruct any defects, but there are a large number of patients who cannot benefit from surgery for imma…

Ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate 1 (Rac1) is a small GTPase that is well known for its sensitivity to the environmental stress of a cell or an organism. It senses the external signals which are transmitted from membrane-bound recept…

[INTRODUCTION] Breast implant rupture is a well-documented complication of breast implant surgery. Diagnosis of ruptured silicone implants can be difficult due to the lack of overt symptoms. This is the first reported case of a patient with…

Ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate 1 (Rac1) participates in many biological processes. In this study, a Rac1 gene was identified in the crayfish Procambarus clarkii with an open reading frame of 579 bp that encoded 192 amino acids. Th…

Achalasia is a relatively rare primary motor esophageal disorder, characterized by absence of relaxations of the lower esophageal sphincter and of peristalsis along the esophageal body. As a result, patients typically present with dysphagia…

There are several surgical techniques for mandibuloplasty, for example, ostectomy of the lateral cortex around the mandibular angle, angle-splitting ostectomy, sagittal split ramus ostectomy, multistage osteotomy of the mandibular angle. Th…

We report the use of a galea flap in the reconstruction of the orbit and the periorbital in region three representative cases. Two patients, who had communication between the orbit, paranasal sinuses, and cranium following orbital and perio…

Since 1990, we have done reduction mammaplasty and mastopexy on 22 patients using the circumareolar incision method. The advantages of the operation are as follows: simple design, less operative trauma, the possibility of performance under …

Fashions change with time and beauty standards differ in different cultures. In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of immigrants to the United States from the Orient. The creation of an upper eyelid crease has been for t…