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A Head-to-Head Meta-Analysis of 35,052 Smooth vs Textured Implants in Breast Reconstruction and Augmentation.
[BACKGROUND] Whether texturing confers clinical advantages over smooth breast implants remains questionable, especially in the wake of breast implant-associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma concerns with textured implants. [OBJECTIVES] T…
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Development of Teleoperated Robotic System for Remote Intraocular Microsurgery.
Microsurgery has revolutionized modern surgery through its precision and favorable outcomes, but it remains limited by operational difficulty and the scarcity of skilled surgeons. Advances in robotics and communication technology have enabl…
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Efficacy of Hybrid Sleeve-Assisted Surgery for Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistula.
[BACKGROUND] This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of hybrid surgery combined with the sleeve technique in treating spinal dural arteriovenous fistula (SDAVF). [METHODS] A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 16…
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Microsurgical varicocelectomy versus laparoscopic surgery versus embolization for varicocele: a retrospective cost-effectiveness analysis.
[BACKGROUND] Varicocele is one of the most common causes of male infertility. Although multiple surgical and interventional methods are available, their cost-effectiveness remains insufficiently studied. This study aimed to compare short-te…
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The Impact of BMI on Donor and Recipient Site Morbidity in Mandibular Reconstruction with Fibula Free Flap.
[BACKGROUND] Obesity is a known risk factor for surgical complications, but its impact on mandibular reconstruction with fibula free flap (FFF) remains unclear. This study examines the association between body mass index (BMI) and postopera…
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Construction of Preoperative Diagnostic Model of Periapical Cyst by Multiparameter Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Pilot Study.
[AIM] Due to the lack of a predictable and noninvasive method for distinguishing different types of apical periodontitis, it is difficult to estimate the actual prognosis of periapical cysts and the effectiveness of nonsurgical treatment fo…
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Evaluation of the clinical outcomes and factors affecting the prognosis of endodontic microsurgery using cone-beam computed tomography: a retrospective cohort study.
[BACKGROUND] This retrospective cohort study aimed to assess clinical outcomes and identify prognostic factors of endodontic microsurgery through cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) analysis. [METHODS] Seventy-one teeth diagnosed with api…
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Preoperative Lower Back Pain is a Risk Factor for Worse Physical Well-Being of the Abdomen After Breast Reconstruction.
Abdominally based free flap breast reconstruction offers excellent long-term outcomes, but donor-site morbidity remains a concern. Lower back pain is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition that may impair core stability and abdominal donor-s…
- Advantages of nitroglycerin application in preoperative CTA for DIEP flap breast reconstruction.
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Feasibility and accuracy of a partial point cloud registration method for transoral robot-assisted surgery of zygoma fracture: A phantom study.
[OBJECTIVES] To propose a novel registration method based on partial point cloud registration for transoral robot-assisted zygoma fracture surgery and validate its accuracy via a phantom study. [METHODS] This study comprised two validation…
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Comparison of Intradermal Injection with Mesotherapy of Botulinum Toxin Type A for Axillary Sweat Reduction: A Preliminary, Prospective, Randomized, Self-controlled Study.
[BACKGROUND] Relieving botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) injection-related pain is important for hyperhidrosis treatment. Till now, there is no report on the comparison of BoNT-A intradermal injection (BontAintra) and BoNT-A mesotherapy (Bont…
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Resveratrol Suppresses Sepsis-Induced Micro-vascular Hypo-reactivity Through Rac1-MLCK Pathway.
[INTRODUCTION] Vascular hyporeactivity contributes to a high mortality rate in sepsis. Resveratrol (Res) exhibits anti-inflammatory properties and improves vascular reactivity in septic animals. However, the mechanism of action of Res in se…
- Application of SPECT/CT muscle imaging in determining the involved muscles in cervical dystonia.
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Long-Term Outcomes of Preoperative Botulinum Toxin Use in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: A Propensity-Matched Analysis of More Than 5000 Patients Over 5 Years.
[BACKGROUND] Preoperative botulinum toxin (BTX) has been proposed to facilitate myofascial medialization and tension reduction in abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR), but long-term comparative outcomes are unclear. [OBJECTIVES] To compare …
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Pulmonary Embolism Risk in Geriatric Panniculectomy: An NSQIP Analysis.
[INTRODUCTION] As more elderly patients pursue body contouring after massive weight loss, understanding their risk profiles is critical. Prior studies grouped complications together, but none have specifically examined pulmonary embolism (P…
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Aesthetic abdominal contouring enhancement with combined abdominoplasty and circumferential liposuction in normal-BMI postpartum Asian women.
[BACKGROUNDS] Abdominoplasty constitutes a principal aesthetic procedure in plastic surgery, with relevance for postpartum women presenting with abdominal wall laxity. Nowadays, an increasing number of patients are undergoing abdominoplasty…
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Aesthetic Correction of Mild Blepharoptosis: Balancing the Effect of Hering's Law.
[BACKGROUND] Disregarding the influence of Hering's law of equal innervation, which dictates conjugate movement of the eyelids during saccadic eye movements, in blepharoptosis correction leads to unsatisfactory surgical outcomes. The author…
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Dermis-Orbicularis Oculi Muscle-Septoaponeurosis Junctional Thickening Fixation Technique for Double Eyelid Blepharoplasty.
[BACKGROUND] Full-incision double eyelid blepharoplasty is a widely sought-after procedure in East Asia. However, tarsus-skin or levator aponeurosis-skin fixation techniques may lead to deep folds and scarring. This study aimed to evaluate …
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Efficacy and Outcomes of Pedicled Upper Orbital Fat Fascia Flap Transposition Using 3D Facial Scanning: A Retrospective Study.
[BACKGROUND] Sunken upper eyelids convey an impression of fatigue. Pedicled orbital fat fascia flap (POFFF) transposition has been commonly adopted as an effective technique for augmenting upper eyelid volume. Nevertheless, objective quanti…
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AlloDerm® versus Cortiva® in implant-based breast reconstruction: framework for a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical and economic outcomes.
[BACKGROUND] Acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) such as human-derived AlloDerm and Cortiva are widely used in implant-based breast reconstruction (IBBR) to provide soft-tissue support. AlloDerm is considered a standard ADM, while Cortiva (and…
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Anterior lumbar discectomy and fusion: an effective technique in treating lumbar disc herniation-- a retrospective case study.
[OBJECTIVE] Lumbar disc herniation is a syndrome triggered by degenerative changes in the intervertebral disc. Based on the technique of ALIF, combining the concept of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF), we summarized Anterior L…
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Improving the Evaluation of Aesthetic Outcomes in DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: Validation of the Aesthetic Grading Tool.
[INTRODUCTION] This study aimed to develop and validate an aesthetic grading tool (AGT) for bilateral DIEP flap breast reconstruction and investigate the correlation of BREAST-Q scores with perceived aesthetic outcomes. [METHODS] The AGT u…
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Application of percutaneous lymphatic contrast-enhanced ultrasound in lymphovenous anastomosis microsurgery.
[OBJECTIVE] This study evaluated percutaneous lymphatic contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) for preoperative localization in preparation for lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) microsurgery. [METHODS] Fourteen healthy volunteers and 14 patients…
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Circumferential periareolar incision length as a risk factor for skin necrosis after nipple-sparing mastectomy with deep inferior epigastric perforator flap reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) with autologous tissue reconstruction offers excellent cosmetic outcomes but can be complicated by skin necrosis. This study aimed to investigate the risk factors for skin necrosis after NSM with…
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Application of venous flow-through free flap for multi-finger revascularization and soft tissue defect coverage: a mid-term follow-up.
[OBJECTIVE] To investigate the treatment outcome of applying venous flow-through free flap for multi-finger injuries with revascularization and soft tissue defect coverage. [METHODS] Between January 2021 and May 2025, 22 cases (51 fingers)…
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[Clinical observation of free rectus femoris flap for repair of surgical defect in pharyngo-laryngeal malignant tumor].
[OBJECTIVE] To explore the feasibility and effectiveness of repairing surgical defect in pharyngo-laryngeal malignant tumor with free rectus femoris flap. [METHODS] The clinical data of 34 patients with surgical defects in pharyngo-larynge…
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Clinical outcomes and urodynamic analysis of microsurgery combined with multilayer fascial tissue coverage for new urethra in the treatment of hypospadias in male children.
[OBJECTIVE] To compare and analyze differences in the clinical effect and postoperative urodynamic indexes of microsurgery combined with covering new urethra by multilayer fascial tissue coverage tissues and conventional surgery alone in th…
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Comparing Outcomes of Pedicled Submandibular Gland Flap and Submental Artery Perforator Flap in Oral Cavity Reconstruction.
[OBJECTIVE] Submandibular gland flap (SMGF) has demonstrated reliability in repairing small- to medium-sized defects, yet it has not gained widespread international adoption. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of SMGF fo…
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Skeletal muscle-derived IL-33 mediates muscle-to-bone crosstalk and regulates bone metabolism via CD8 T cell-secreted CCL5.
[BACKGROUND] Skeletal muscle-to-bone crosstalk may play critical roles in the association between muscle atrophy and bone loss. Here, we report a myokine, IL-33, which may mediate muscle-to-bone crosstalk. [METHODS] A cohort study was cond…
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Application of computed tomographic angiography and a three-dimensional reconstruction technique for repairing facial skin defects.
This study aims to assess the clinical value of computed tomographic angiography (CTA) and three-dimensional reconstruction techniques in the repair of facial skin defects. A total of 40 patients with facial trauma or scars underwent free f…