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The application of augmented reality in plastic surgery training and education: A narrative review.
Continuing problems with fewer training opportunities and a greater awareness of patient safety have led to a constant search for an alternative technique to bridge the existing theory-practice gap in plastic surgery training and education.…
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[Application of hairpin shaped incision combined with cover-lifting flap in plastic surgery of huge fat pad on nape and back].
[OBJECTIVE] To explore the effectiveness of hairpin shaped incision combined with cover-lifting flap in plastic surgery of huge fat pad on nape and back. [METHODS] Between March 2019 and March 2023, 10 patients with huge fat pad on the nap…
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Long-term outcomes of implant-based immediate breast reconstruction with and without radiotherapy: a population-based study.
[BACKGROUND] Radiotherapy (RT) is a risk factor for impaired outcomes after implant-based immediate breast reconstruction (IBR). Large studies including long-term follow-up are relatively scarce. The purpose of this analysis was to assess l…
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A Wireless Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Device for Flap Monitoring: Proof of Concept in a Porcine Musculocutaneous Flap Model.
[BACKGROUND] Current near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)-based systems for continuous flap monitoring are highly sensitive for detecting malperfusion. However, the clinical utility and user experience are limited by the wired connection betw…
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Platelet-rich fibrin/anorganic bovine bone mineral complex as grafting materials in endodontic microsurgery with a large lesion size: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
[INTRODUCTION] Endodontic microsurgery is a treatment of last resort for preserving natural teeth. According to radiographic evaluation, the percentage of complete healing after endodontic microsurgery is only 74.3%. The use of regenerative…
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Intramuscular Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Muscle Flap Monitoring in a Porcine Model.
[BACKGROUND] Current near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)-based systems for continuous flap monitoring are limited to flaps which carry a cutaneous paddle. As such, this useful and reliable technology has not previously been applicable to mus…
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Knee Defect Reconstruction Using the Distally Based Anterolateral Thigh Flap Based on the Reverse Flow from the Oblique Branch of the Lateral Circumflex Femoral Artery.
Reconstruction of soft tissue defects around the knee is challenging, and the most common solution is to use various locoregional flaps or, in some difficult cases, a free flap. The distally based anterolateral thigh (dALT) flap is a common…
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A split flap technique shifting the location of perforator entry point to lengthen the pedicle of a multiple perforator based free flap.
[BACKGROUND] Pedicle length deficiency in microsurgical procedure is a challenging issue. The aim of this report is to present a case series of a flap-splitting technique for pedicle lengthening of large multiple perforator-based (MPB) free…
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Sternum-mental angle: A new predictor of difficult. Laryngeal exposure in suspension microsurgery - An observational study.
[OBJECTIVES] In our study, we hypothesized that sternum-mental angle (SMA) was a totally new preoperative predictor of difficult laryngeal exposure (DLE). The main objective of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic utility of SMA in pre…
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Inclusion of a latissimus dorsi segment in an extended lower trapezius musculocutaneous flap facilitates complex defect reconstruction.
The pedicled lower trapezius musculocutaneous flap (LTMF) can extend far beyond the lateral border of the trapezius muscle, with a reliable blood supply. However, the distal part of the extended LTMF lacks a muscular component, limiting its…
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Analysis of the therapeutic effect of transanal endoscopic microsurgery on large rectal adenoma.
[PURPOSE] Rectal adenoma, a pre-cancerous lesion, is one of the indications for transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM). TEM has its unique advantages in the treatment of rectal adenomas. However, there are few reports on the therapeutic ef…
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Comprehensive Assessment of the Time Course of Biomechanical, Electrophysiological and Neuro-Motor Effects after Botulinum Toxin Injections in Elbow Flexors of Chronic Stroke Survivors with Spastic Hemiplegia: A Cross Sectional Observation Study.
Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) is commonly used to manage focal spasticity in stroke survivors. This study aimed to a perform comprehensive assessment of the effects of BoNT injection. Twelve stroke subjects with spastic hemiplegia (age: 52.0 …
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Unilateral Double Eyelid Formation after Botulinum Toxin A Injection: A Case Report.
Botulinum toxin injection has been widely used for facial rejuvenation, with high rates of efficacy and patient satisfaction. In this article, we describe a reproducible phenomenon of unilateral double eyelid formation with the treatment of…
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Dynamic muscle paralytic effects of a novel botulinum toxin A free of neurotoxin-associated proteins.
Structurally, botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) is composed of neurotoxin and nontoxic complexing proteins (CPs), and the neurotoxin has the function of blocking acetylcholine release from the neuromuscular junction and therefore paralyzing mu…
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RAC3 Inhibition Induces Autophagy to Impair Metastasis in Bladder Cancer Cells the PI3K/AKT/mTOR Pathway.
[BACKGROUND] Bladder cancer (BCa) is one of the most frequent malignant tumors globally, with a significant morbidity and mortality rate. Gene expression dysregulation has been proven to play a critical role in tumorigenesis. Ras-related C3…
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Motor unit distribution and recruitment in spastic and non-spastic bilateral biceps brachii muscles of chronic stroke survivors.
This study aims to characterize the motor units (MUs) distribution and recruitment pattern in the spastic and non-spastic bilateral biceps brachii muscles (BBMs) of chronic stroke survivors.High-density surface electromyography (HD-sEMG) si…
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Low and high dose methamphetamine differentially regulate synaptic structural plasticity in cortex and hippocampus.
Psychostimulants, such as methamphetamine (METH) can induce structural remodeling of synapses by remodeling presynaptic and postsynaptic morphology. Escalating or long-lasting high dose METH accounts for neurodegeneration by targeting multi…
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Comparison of various surgical incisions in parotidectomy: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.
[BACKGROUND] This network meta-analysis aimed to comprehensively compare the operative and postoperative outcomes of different parotidectomy incisions. [METHODS] Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled T…
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Abdominoplasty with Scarpa Fascia Preservation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
[BACKGROUND] Scarpa fascia preservation has been proposed to minimize complications associated with conventional abdominoplasty, but its efficacy is unclear. The purpose of this article is to determine the influence of preserving scarpa fas…
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An explainable machine learning method for assessing surgical skill in liposuction surgery.
[PURPOSE] Surgical skill assessment has received growing interest in surgery training and quality control due to its essential role in competency assessment and trainee feedback. However, the current assessment methods rarely provide corres…
- A Modified Superior Pedicle Mastopexy Technique with an Inferolateral-Based Auto Augmentation Flap.
- Letter to the Editor: Proper Skin Management in Breast Augmentation with a Periareolar Incision Prevents Implant Contamination and Biofilm-Related Capsular Contracture.
- Myo-Glandular Flap Breast Reduction: Preventing the Bottoming-Out Deformity-A Novel Technique.
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Prediction of the Postoperative Fat Volume Retention Rate After Augmentation Mammoplasty with Autologous Fat Grafting: From the Perspective of Preoperative Inflammatory Level.
[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…
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A Novel Thunderbolt Z-Epicanthoplasty for Asians.
[BACKGROUND] Although many epicanthoplasty techniques have been proposed, prominent hypertrophic scarring in the medial canthal region remains a problem. The aim of this study was to develop a novel design that has a less prominent scar wit…
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Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Mandarin version of the BDDQ-AS for rhinoplasty patients.
[BACKGROUND] The BDDQ-AS (Body Dysmorphic Disorder Questionnaire-Aesthetic Surgery) is a simple and reliable patient-reported outcome measure. It can be used as a screening tool for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) in patients undergoing aest…
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Magnetic Resonance Guided Navigation of Untethered Microgrippers.
Microsurgical tools offer a path to less invasive clinical procedures with improved access, reduced trauma, and better recovery outcomes. There are a variety of rigid and flexible endoscopic devices that have significantly advanced diagnost…
- Reply: Intraoperative Assessment of DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction Using Indocyanine Green Angiography: Reduction of Fat Necrosis, Resection Volumes, and Postoperative Surveillance.
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Intraoperative Microvascular Complications in Autologous Breast Reconstruction: The Effects of Resident Training on Microsurgical Outcomes.
[BACKGROUND] Academic medical centers with large volumes of autologous breast reconstruction afford residents hand-on educational experience in microsurgical techniques. We present our experience with autologous reconstruction (deep inferi…
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Microsurgical Obstruction of Testes Fusion in Spodoptera litura.
Instead of using genetic methods like RNA interference (RNAi) and clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)/CRISPR-associated endonuclease Cas9, a physical barrier was microsurgically inserted between the testes of …