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[OBJECTIVE] Gynecological cancer-related lower extremity lymphedema (GC-LEL), a chronic, progressive condition, lacks a standardized treatment. Currently, supraclavicular vascularized lymph node transfer (SC-VLNT) is a favored approach in t…

[OBJECTIVE] To investigate whether functional upper eyelid malposition is associated with unrecognized deficits in automated perimetry among glaucoma patients by examining patients undergoing eyelid surgery who had not been identified as re…

[BACKGROUND] Prior authorization is common for privately administered Medicare Advantage plans but is rarely used for surgical care when considering publicly administered plans. A 2020 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS) policy…

[BACKGROUND] Capsular contracture is the most common complication of breast implantation surgery. Bacterial contamination was considered to play an important role in the occurrence of capsular contracture, and Gram-positive bacteria such as…

[BACKGROUND/AIM] The purpose was to analyze the impact of post-mastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT) on implant-based breast reconstruction (IBR) in self-identified Hispanic patients compared to non-Hispanic counterparts. [PATIENTS AND METHO…

[INTRODUCTION] Augmented reality (AR) is a novel visualization technique in which pregenerated virtual 3D content is superimposed on surgical sites. This study aimed to validate the viability of AR-guided endodontic microsurgery (ARG) and c…

[IMPORTANCE] Racial disparities influencing breast reconstruction have been well-researched; however, the role of implicit racial bias remains unknown. An analysis of the disparities in care for patients with breast cancer may serve as a po…

Data recovery from monolithic storage devices (MSDs) is in high demand for legal or business purposes. However, the conventional data recovery methods are destructive, complicated, and time-consuming. We develop a robotic-arm-assisted optic…

We aimed to design a novel three-dimensional (3D) printed surgical guide and evaluate its accuracy in assisting endodontic microsurgeries. A new 3D printed surgical guide was designed by computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturin…

[INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE] Free skin flap transplantation and titanium mesh reconstruction can effectively repair the scalp and skull defects caused by massive scalp tumour resection. Postoperative flap infection is a common complication…

[BACKGROUND] The occurrence rate of distal anterior cerebral artery (DACA) aneurysms is relatively low, primarily due to their deep-seated location, which makes surgical clamping challenging. The objective of this study was to investigate t…

[BACKGROUNDS] Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT/A) is extensively applied in spasticity and dystonia as it cleaves synaptosome-associated protein 25 (SNAP25) in the presynaptic terminals, thereby inhibiting neurotransmission. An increasing numbe…

[OBJECTIVE] Mutations in (bone morphogenetic protein receptor 2) are associated with familial and sporadic pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). The functional and molecular link between loss of BMPR2 in pulmonary artery smooth muscle cel…

[OBJECTIVES] To compare treatment response in women who did and did not develop a urinary tract infection (UTI) within 14 days after intravesical onabotulinumtoxinA injections for treatment of refractory urgency urinary incontinence (UUI). …

Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT/A) induces direct analgesic effects in neuropathic pain by inhibiting the release of substance P, calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) and glutamate. Vesicular nucleotide transporter (VNUT) was responsible for…

[BACKGROUND] Patients nowadays seek medical reduction of the upper trapezius muscle to achieve aesthetic pleasing necklines. Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A), a neurotoxin that reduces the force of muscle contraction, is widely used for shou…

[OBJECTIVE] Acute liver injury (ALI) refers to a disease in which the liver is affected by factors such as chemical substances, alcohol, and virus infection in a short time, resulting in damage to liver cells. Achyranthes bidentata Bl. with…

[PURPOSE] Given the limited research on health care utilization among transgender women in China, we described the use of primary health care and gender-affirming health care, and the associations between utilization of gender-affirming hea…

To analyse the clinical effect of endoscopy-assisted functional rhinoplasty. Twenty-one patients with congenital or traumatic deviated nose with nasal obstruction admitted to Qilu Hospital (Qingdao) from January 2018 to December 2021, incl…

[OBJECTIVE] The purpose of this systematic review is to critically examine the literature published on rhinoplasties in thick-skinned patients to determine how to maximize outcomes in these patients. [METHODS] The PubMEd and Google Scholar…

[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…

[OBJECTIVE] Admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) has long been considered as routine by most head and neck surgeons after microvascular free-flap transfer. This study aimed to answer the question 'Is there a difference in the flap sur…

[OBJECTIVE] To establish a simple and practical model for super-microsurgery training using the middle caudal arteries of Kunming mice. [METHODS] A ⊔-shaped incision was made approximately 1 cm from the root of the tail in the mouse, and t…

[OBJECTIVE] To explore the effects of different repair and reconstruction methods combined with psychological intervention on the quality of life and negative emotion of patients with oral cancer. [METHODS] 180 patients with oral cancer tr…

[BACKGROUND] Rare giant vestibular schwannomas (GVSs) invade the temporal bone extensively, which carries unique risks for surgery owing to their complicated relationship with adjacent structures, difficult dissection of the temporal bone, …

[OBJECTIVE] To review the literature and analyze the efficacy and safety of two surgery procedures, intracranial drainage and extracranial shunt, for intracranial arachnoid cysts. [METHODS] We searched the online Medlars, PubMed, and Cochr…

Botulinum toxin injection has been widely used for facial rejuvenation, with high rates of efficacy and patient satisfaction. In this article, we describe a reproducible phenomenon of unilateral double eyelid formation with the treatment of…