Wang K ⚠ 동명이인 가능성

[OBJECTIVE] To compare the clinical efficacy of transverse wrist crease perforator flap, the retrograde island flap of proper digital artery, the nutrient vascular fascial pedicled skin flap and the toes lateral free flap in the repair of f…

Skin aging, characterized by reduced collagen regeneration, chronic inflammation and heightened skin cancer risk, poses a significant challenge. Collagen-based materials, employed as dermal fillers to smooth wrinkles, have attained extensiv…

Skin aging is commonly characterized by increased wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and hyperpigmentation, significantly affecting personal appearance and quality of life. Although botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) has been widely applied in cosme…

[INTRODUCTION] Historically, the inferior pedicle (IFP) procedure has been the dominant technique for the treatment of macromastia; however, the superomedial pedicle (SMP) approach allows for decreased operative times, reduced incision tens…

[BACKGROUND] The global aesthetic medicine industry is expanding rapidly, with conferences serving as crucial platforms for knowledge exchange and collaboration. However, concerns have emerged about the increasing prioritization of commerci…

[ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE] The clinical application of skin flaps in surgical reconstruction is frequently impeded by the occurrence of distant necrosis. L-Borneol exhibits myogenic properties in traditional Chinese medicine and is us…

[AIMS] To compare the efficacy and deficiency of conservative management (CM), microsurgery (MS) only, and microsurgery with preoperative embolization (E + MS) for unruptured arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). [METHODS] We prospectively i…

[OBJECTIVE] Reducing the incidence of delayed postoperative hemorrhage (DPH) is one of the challenges in the surgical treatment of patients with brain arteriovenous malformations (bAVMs). This study aimed to identify several risk factors fo…

[BACKGROUND] Botulinum toxin A (BTxA) has gained popularity as a nonsurgical aesthetic treatment for skin rejuvenation. However, previous studies on intradermal BTxA have shown inconsistent results. This systematic review and meta-analysis …

[BACKGROUND] Skin incision scars are cosmetically displeasing; the effects of current treatments are limited, and new methods to reduce scar formation need to be found. [OBJECTIVE] We sought to determine whether immediate postoperative inj…

[OBJECTIVE] The center of the face plays an important role in the fullness of our facial contours, however, sunken center of the face is more common in Asians than in Europeans and Americans. Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and rib …

[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…

There is a need for a specialist pathway or progression in esthetic medicine for esthetic physicians. A structured program for specialized training in nonsurgical facial esthetics to empower physicians is the need of the hour. The pharmaceu…

To discuss the clinical features and surgical outcomes of spinal epidural angiolipomas. We retrospectively analyzed the medical records of patients with spinal epidural angiolipomas who were performed microsurgery between January 2003 and D…

To investigate the effects of tibial second toe free flap bridged with blood flow and nerve in the treatment of severe flexion contracture of the proximal interphalangeal joint. A retrospective observational study was conducted. From March…

Introduction Every surgical trainee must acquire microsurgical skills within a limited timeframe. Therefore, identifying effective educational strategies to help learners attain these skills is crucial. Objective Establish the effectiveness…

[BACKGROUND] This study aimed to compare the risk and benefit profile of microsurgery (MS) and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) as the first-line treatment for unruptured and ruptured arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). [MATERIALS AND METHO…

Dairy cows have high incidence of ketosis during perinatal. According to our previous studies, elevated ketone bodies (mainly β-hydroxybutyrate, BHB) in the peripheral blood are believed to contribute to the impairment of neutrophils mobili…

[BACKGROUND] Despite the commonly recognized benefits and drawbacks of each surgical technique for reduction mammoplasty, data on the influence of each surgical approach on patient quality of life and satisfaction remains limited. Our study…

[BACKGROUND] As reduction mammoplasty rises in popularity, it will become increasingly important to understand the patient-reported outcome measurements associated with a successful operation. There has been a growing body of literature on …

[BACKGROUND] Surgical techniques and graft materials are important factors for short nose lengthening in both primary and revision rhinoplasty in Asian patients. Other subunit of the nose need to be improved as well to achieve aesthetic per…

[BACKGROUND] Plastic surgery has grown rapidly over the past decade, with increasing scientific output. The emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has a considerable impact on plastic surgery. [OBJECTIVE] To identify trends in pu…

[BACKGROUND] Primary squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the breast is a rare tumor type. The diagnosis of this tumor type is more frequently made only after microscopy evaluation. Breast implant-associated SCC is rarer with medical literature…

[BACKGROUND] Pyriform sinus carcinoma with vocal cord fixation is stratified as stage T3 and above, and non-surgical treatment is generally preferred according to the guidelines, aiming to preserve laryngeal function. However, long-term sur…

[BACKGROUND] Brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is an important cause of hemorrhagic stroke in young adults, which can lead to severe neurological impairment. The registry of Multimodality treatment for brain ArTeriovenous malformation …

[BACKGROUND] Mastery of microsurgical technique requires thousands of hours of deliberate practice, often with equipment that is not accessible to medical students. This study aimed to develop, test, and report a novel simulation system for…

[OBJECTIVE] Dural ossification (DO) is common in patients with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL). The existence of DO makes surgery challenging and increases the risk of complications. The aim of this study was to i…

Rhinoplasty to reshape the nasal tip is increasingly popular among Chinese women. Aesthetic standards vary across different ethnic groups and it is key to identify preferences for the ideal nasal tip in China to set surgical goals. Therefor…

In recent years, more Chinese surgeons have left other fields to enter plastic surgery. The factors influencing this respe-cialization have not been elicited. The authors aim to elucidate Chinese surgeons' experience and career satisfaction…

Augmentation rhinoplasty has gained popularity in China in the past decades and nasion profile is a key variable in aesthetic outcomes. The nasion is the deepest portion of the nasofrontal groove and its aesthetic preferences vary between d…