Sun Y ⚠ 동명이인 가능성

[INTRODUCTION] Endodontic microsurgery is a very important technique for preserving the natural teeth. The outcomes of endodontic microsurgery largely depend on the skill and experience of the operators, especially for cases in which the ap…

Avian hepatitis E virus (HEV) causes liver diseases and multiple extrahepatic disorders in chickens. However, the mechanisms involved in avian HEV entry remain elusive. Herein, we identified the RAS-related protein 1b (Rap1b) as a potential…

In patients with head and neck cancer, irradiation (IR)-sensitive salivary gland (SG) tissue is highly prone to damage during radiotherapy (RT). This leads to SG hypofunction and xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as the subjective complaint…

Foodborne botulism is a rare but life-threatening illness resulting from the action of a potent toxin mainly produced by Clostridium botulinum. It grows in an oxygen-deficient environment and is extremely viable in meat and soy products, ma…

[BACKGROUND] Lymphedema is a progressive, noncurable condition consisting of increases in subcutaneous fat and interstitial fluid in the limbs and fibrosis during later stages. The disease most commonly affects the limbs following injury to…

Autologous adipose tissue is an ideal soft tissue filling material in theory, which has the advantages of easy access, comprehensive source, and high biocompatibility and is now widely used in clinical practice. Based on the above benefits …

[BACKGROUND] Breast reduction is a common procedure for plastic surgery. The authors have adopted a modified technique using the medial pedicle, with markings using a 15-9-9 framework and a methodical step-wise approach. [OBJECTIVES] This …

[PURPOSE] Incisional double eyelid blepharoplasty is the most common cosmetic operation in East Asia. Although numerous articles on surgical techniques have been published, complications, such as fold loss, asymmetry, and visible scars, sti…

[BACKGROUND] Alar retraction, as a type of alar deformity, seriously affects the esthetic perception of the nose in patients. Despite the rapid development of rhinoplasty in recent years, the treatment of alar retraction is still a challeng…

This study aimed to explore and analyze the factors influencing the drainage volume after comprehensive rhinoplasty. The clinical data of 102 patients who underwent comprehensive rhinoplasty at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital affiliated to…

[OBJECTIVES] Rhinoplasty is one of the most common cosmetic surgeries in China. Septal extension grafts (SEG) have been widely used in rhinoplasty, but there are few reports on SEG derived from ear cartilage. This study aims to explore the …

[OBJECTIVE] Spinal epidural cavernous hemangiomas are very rare vascular lesions and are, therefore, seldom reported and easily misdiagnosed. Herein, we present a series of 9 cases with spinal epidural cavernous hemangiomas and discuss thei…

Adipose tissue, which is harvested in large quantities during liposuction, has no blood supply and becomes necrotic within a few hours, if not immediately transplanted. Cryopreservation of adipose tissue allows these samples to be stored an…

[BACKGROUND] 3D computer-simulated technology is becoming popular in China. Rhinoplasty with costal cartilage is a good option for Asians. However, the application of 3D imaging in Asian rhinoplasty with costal cartilage has not been system…

[OBJECTIVE] To evaluate the effect of using free double- leaf perforator flap posterolateral calf peroneal artery in anatomical reconstruction of the oropharyngeal structure after ablation of advanced oropharyngeal carcinoma. [METHODS] Twe…

Artificial nano/micromotors that represent the next-generation automotive microdevices hold considerable promise in various potential applications. However, it is a great challenge to design light-powered micro/nanomotors with effective pro…

Local anaesthetics are administered as a diffuse superficial slow injection in blepharoplasty. Current transcutaneous local anaesthetic formulations are not licensed for use on the face due to safety concerns. Here we report for the first t…

[BACKGROUND] The most challenging part of rhinoplasty is nasal tip management. For East Asian patients with a bulbous under projected nasal tip with thick skin, autologous cartilage is considered the gold-standard graft material to provide …

Lipid deposition induced various diseases including nonalcoholic fatty liver and hyperlipemia. The excessive accumulation of triglyceride (TG) and the deposition of fat were the two most critical causes. Here, we developed FeO@OA@Poloxamer …

[BACKGROUND] Double-eyelid blepharoplasty is one of the most popular aesthetic surgeries in China. But the traditional method produces a hidebound double eyelid due to its rigid suturing between the skin and the tarsus. The authors of this …

Rhinoplasty in facial cleft patients is among the most challenging types of reconstructive facial surgery due to its variability. Advances in 3-dimensional imaging enable improved preoperative assessment in rhinoplasty. In complex cases wit…

Wrinkles can have a negative effect on quality of life and Botox is one of the most effective and common treatments. Argireline (Arg0), a mimetic of Botox, has been found to be safer than Botox and effective in reducing wrinkles, with effic…

Treatment of postoperative pain remains a challenge in clinic. Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT/A) and gabapentin regulate the release of neurotransmitters from primary afferent neurons, but their effects of on postoperative pain are not clear.…

This study was conducted to analyze the clinical characteristics of and treatment strategies for botulism among patients receiving cosmetic injection of botulinum toxin (BoNT).A total of 86 botulism patients caused by cosmetic injection of …

Characterization of the tumor microenvironment, including extracellular vesicles (EVs), is important for understanding cancer progression. EV studies have traditionally been performed on dissociated cells, lacking spatial information. Since…

Scar contracture deformity, which can lead to dysfunction of hand and low quality of life, is one of the common complication after hand burns. The prevention measures of scar contracture after hand burns include large skin grafting, prevent…

[PURPOSE] The soft-tissue pogonion closely follows changes of the bony pogonion, but it is unknown how often an augmented bony pogonion reaches the intended position. Here we assessed the agreement between planned surgical changes and achie…

Oncolytic Newcastle disease virus (NDV) reportedly employs direct fusion of the viral envelope with the plasma membrane and caveolae-dependent endocytosis to enter cells. Here, we show that macropinocytosis and clathrin-mediated endocytosis…

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) with the ability to differentiate into insulin‑producing cells (IPCs) have become the most promising means of therapy for diabetes mellitus. Adipose‑derived stromal cells (AdSCs), having similar characteristics…