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Quality of Randomized Controlled Trials Published By Plastic Surgeons: Long-Term Follow-Up.
[INTRODUCTION] In two previous studies, the quality of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with the participation of at least one plastic surgeon was evaluated in two periods: 1966-2003 and 2004-2008. [OBJECTIVE] To evaluate the evolution …
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Use of the BREAST-Q™ Survey in the Prospective Evaluation of Reduction Mammaplasty Outcomes.
[INTRODUCTION] BREAST-Q™ is a patient-reported outcomes survey instrument with a specific module that evaluates breast reduction surgery. It allows assessment of patient's satisfaction with received treatment and evaluates the impact of sur…
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Influence of dressing application time after breast augmentation on cutaneous colonization: A randomized clinical trial.
Concepts regarding the best way to treat a surgical wound vary, in literature, ranging from no dressing use to dressing maintenance for 24 to 48 hours or until suture removal. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of the length of dres…
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Increased Capacity for Work and Productivity After Breast Reduction.
[BACKGROUND] Breast hypertrophy is a prevalent condition among women worldwide, which can affect different aspects of their quality of life. The physical and emotional impact of breast hypertrophy may harm daily activities, including work. …
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Sexual Function and Depression Outcomes Among Breast Hypertrophy Patients Undergoing Reduction Mammaplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
[PURPOSE] The breasts are important symbols of femininity and sensuality. Alterations such as breast hypertrophy can affect several aspects of women's quality of life. Breast hypertrophy is a prevalent health condition, which is treated by …
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Antibiotic prophylaxis in reduction mammaplasty: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
[BACKGROUND] The role of antibiotics in surgical procedures where the risk of surgical site infection (SSI) is low remains uncertain. There is, to date, no evidence to justify the routine use of antibiotics in postoperative reduction mammap…
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Application time for postoperative wound dressing following breast augmentation with implants: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
[BACKGROUND] Breast augmentation with silicone implants is one of the most frequently performed cosmetic surgeries worldwide. Surgical site infection (SSI) remains an important complication of this procedure. One of the most important risk …
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Evolution of reports of randomised clinical trials in plastic surgery.
Well-designed, well-conducted and well-reported randomised clinical trials (RCTs) can significantly impact medical care, by contributing to a strong evidence base from which clinical guidelines can be derived. In a previous study, we assess…
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Randomized controlled trial of the effectiveness of chlorhexidine showers before elective plastic surgical procedures.
This randomized controlled trial was designed to assess the effect of preoperative chlorhexidine showers on skin colonization and postoperative infection rates associated with plastic surgical procedures involving the trunk. Chlorhexidine s…
- Povidone iodine versus chlorhexidine in skin antisepsis before elective plastic surgery procedures: a randomized controlled trial.