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Use of the Superior Thyroid Artery as a Recipient Artery in Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction: Effects on Post-Operative Hypothyroidism.
[BACKGROUND] The superior thyroid artery (STA) as a recipient vessel in free flap reconstruction may theoretically impact thyroid function. This study aimed to assess whether the use of the STA has an adverse effect on thyroid function. [M…
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Unique Application of the Jaw-in-a-Day Technique in a Case of Trauma.
Mandibular reconstruction with a fibula free flap is often used for advanced oral malignancies, osteonecrosis, or benign tumors to restore function and appearance after segmental mandibulectomy. The "Jaw in a Day" (JIAD) technique enables i…
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Osteoradionecrosis of the Jaw-Thinking Outside the Box, a Review of Emerging Treatment Paradigms.
Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of the jaw occurs due to the damaging effects of ionizing radiation used in the treatment of head and neck cancer, including oral cavity or oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal, and salivary gland sites. Medical treatments…
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Evaluating Facelift Outcomes and Technique Trends in the United States.
[OBJECTIVES] Highlight current trends in facelifting as facelift techniques continue to evolve as surgeons seek to improve outcomes and longevity. [METHODS] A REDCap survey was distributed to AAFPRS members. [RESULTS] A total of 150 surge…
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Buccal Fat Pad Modification in Deep Plane Facelift: Technical and Facial Nerve Considerations.
Buccal fat pad (BFP) modification can help aesthetic facial balancing. It can be approached through an intraoral incision, which is more standard, or through a deep-plane facelift approach. Here, we describe the unique technique of removal …
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Impact of smoking on donor site following rectus flap harvest for head and neck reconstruction.
[OBJECTIVES] The rectus abdominis myocutaneous free flap has been widely used as a reconstructive option in head and neck reconstruction with great success. Challenging the popular assumption, this study sought to examine the effects of smo…
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Reconstruction of Congenital Arhinia With Stereolithographic Modeling: Case Correlate and Literature Review.
Complete congenital arhinia is a rare defect of embryogenesis leading to the absence of the external nose and airway. We report our novel multistaged reconstructive approach and literature review. Nasal methyl methacrylate prosthesis was cr…