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[BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES] Comparing microsurgery and embolization for spinal cord arteriovenous malformations (SCAVMs) is challenging because of the disease's rarity and the highly heterogeneous angioarchitecture. The aim of this study wa…

[BACKGROUND] Aging-related changes of the mandibular margin are common, and with increasing aesthetic awareness, the demand for non-surgical jawline rejuvenation is growing. [OBJECTIVES] To compare the efficacy and safety of a facial biome…

[BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES] With advancements in endovascular techniques, an increasing number of tentorial dural arteriovenous fistulas (TDAVFs) can now be successfully treated with endovascular intervention alone. In this study, we presen…

[BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES] Intracranial and craniocervical junction dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) with spinal perimedullary drainage are rare, and large cohort studies are lacking. The aim of this study was to describe clinical char…

[OBJECTIVE(S)] Posterior pharyngeal wall (PPW) injection is often employed to treat velopharyngeal deficiency (VPD). We sought to analyze the impact of PPW injection on severity of dysphagia and dysphonia. [METHODS] Retrospective chart rev…

[PURPOSE] Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders with no effective drugs to prevent seizures or their progression. Iron modulation is a potential advanced treatment for seizures. We aim to investigate whether botulinum to…

[BACKGROUND] To compare the effects of different rehabilitation therapies on the scores of Fugl-Meyer assessment of motor recovery (FMA), the action research arm test (ARAT), and modified Barthel index in hemiplegic patients with stroke by …

There is currently limited knowledge about the combined effect of Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT/A) and Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on hair follicle growth and reconstruction. This study aimed to investigate the impact of BoNT/A in conjunction…

[PURPOSE] To identify independent predictors of recurrence following CT-guided partial radiofrequency ablation (RFA) via the stylomastoid foramen for refractory primary hemifacial spasm (HFS). [METHODS] We retrospectively analyzed data fro…

[RATIONALE] Gynecomastia, characterized by abnormal enlargement of male breast tissue, can lead to significant psychological distress, particularly among younger men. Traditional surgical options, such as subcutaneous mastectomy and liposuc…

BackgroundGynecomastia, the enlargement of male breast tissue, significantly impacts both physical and psychological health. Surgical intervention is often necessary, utilizing various techniques to reduce glandular and fatty tissue. This p…

Capsular contraction is the most common complication after breast augmentation or reconstruction, and is the main reason underlying patient dissatisfaction and additional subsequent surgeries. Periostin is an extracellular matrix protein an…

[BACKGROUND] The increased demand for non-surgical rhinoplasty using hyaluronic acid (HA) has given impetus to explore more injection techniques and has also placed a higher demand on the coping of complications. [OBJECTIVES] The purpose o…

Careful evaluation of the neck and its relationship to the lower third of the face is fundamental to provide appropriate recommendations for procedures. The authors propose a modified Baker "clinical" classification as a more reliable and r…

[BACKGROUND] Craniocervical junction (CCJ) arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) are rare. The current treatment strategies for AVFs with different angioarchitecture need to be clarified. The present study aimed to analyse the correlation between a…

[OBJECTIVE] To explore the effectiveness of using antibiotic bone cement-coated plates internal fixation technology as a primary treatment for Gustilo type ⅢB tibiofibular open fractures. [METHODS] The clinical data of 24 patients with Gus…

[OBJECTIVE] To investigate the association between chronic headache outcome and aneurysmal wall enhancement (AWE) on high-resolution vessel wall imaging (HR-VWI) in patients with unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIAs) who underwent micros…

[BACKGROUND] The treatment of bone and soft-tissue defects after open fractures remains challenging. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of the Masquelet technique combined with the free-flap technique (MFFT) versus the Iliza…

Superior petrosal sinus (SPS) dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) are a commonly encountered type of tentorial DAVF that occasionally requires microsurgical intervention. This study aims to analyze the tributaries of the superior petrosal …

[BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES] Craniocervical junction (CCJ) arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) are rare. Variability in clinical manifestations and treatment strategies for CCJ AVFs stems from differences in their angioarchitecture. Our study aims…

[BACKGROUND] Early identification of patients requiring ventilator support will be beneficial for the outcomes of botulism. The present study aimed to establish a new scoring system to predict mechanical ventilation (MV) for botulism patien…

[BACKGROUND] The authors aimed to comprehensively evaluate the efficacy and safety of antibiotic prophylaxis through surgical and nonsurgical scenarios and assess the strength of evidence. [MATERIALS AND METHODS] The authors performed an u…

[OBJECTIVE] Free flaps are widely used for the repair of soft tissue defects in the lower limbs, but there is still a specific rate of necrosis. Few clinical retrospective studies have analyzed the nontechnical risk factors for lower limb f…

[OBJECTIVE] Current knowledge about venous hypertensive myelopathy (VHM) is incomplete. This study was performed with the aim of clarifying the clinical features and outcomes of craniocervical VHM. [METHODS] This retrospective, single-cent…

[BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES] Laryngeal sensory abnormality has been implicated as a component of adductor laryngeal dystonia (AdLD). The study objective was to assess laryngopharyngeal sensation in AdLD utilizing a calibrated, tactile aesthesiom…

[OBJECTIVE] To evaluate the results of a single stage composite cleft septorhinoplasty procedure ("The Gujrat Technique") to correct the exaggerated cleft nose deformity after completion of nasal growth in an adult patient cohort. [METHODS…

[BACKGROUND] Arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) at the craniocervical junction (CCJ) region with spinal arterial feeders are rare. There are few reports on such diseases. This study retrospectively reviewed 20 consecutive cases with CCJ AVFs wit…

[OBJECTIVE] Arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) in the craniocervical junction (CCJ) region are a rare occurrence with special clinical manifestations. This study retrospectively reviewed patients with CCJ AVFs treated at our neurosurgical center…

[BACKGROUND] Nasal tip management is considered to be one of the most complicated and challenging parts of rhinoplasty in East Asian patients. Within current rhinoplasty surgical practice, costal cartilage serves as an ideal source for graf…

[BACKGROUND] Conventional assessment of the height of upper eyelid skin excision in dermatochalasis correction is performed with patient's eyes closed in supine position. It is not able to consider the effects of gravity on the upper eyelid…