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Breast reconstruction is essential for restoring self-image and quality of life after mastectomy. While current methods using implants or autologous tissue are prevalent, they face challenges such as capsular contracture and volume loss. Th…

A 26-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with progressive symptoms including fever, pharyngeal pain, dysphagia, bilateral ptosis, and generalized weakness after cosmetic botulinum toxin injections to the neck. This case rep…

[BACKGROUND] Botulinum toxin (BTX) is commonly used in masseter injections to enhance facial contour. However, the injection may harm the surrounding structure due to insufficient research on the anatomical structure of the masseter region.…

[BACKGROUND] Shoulder pain is a very common symptom. A number of studies have demonstrated that botulinum toxin type A is effective in relieving shoulder pain. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize scientif…

[BACKGROUND] Plantar fasciitis (PF) is the most common cause of heel pain, often causing significant disruptions to daily life due to severe discomfort. Multiple clinical investigations have attested to the efficacy of injection therapies. …

[BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS] Comparison of the therapeutic effects of endoscopic botulinum toxin (BTX) injection and semaglutide (SME) injection in treatment of patients with obesity and weight regain after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (L…

[BACKGROUND] Postoperative edema is the most common complication of hair transplantation. Although triamcinolone tumescent solution (TTS) has been shown to effectively reduce edema, a minority of patients may still experience severe edema. …

[RATIONALE] Silicone Lymphadenopathy is a rare complication of breast silicone implantation. Our article reports a case of Silicone Lymphadenopathy and discusses related studies to enhance the accuracy of patient diagnosis and prevent misdi…

Breast reconstruction remains hindered by the limitations of conventional implant materials such as silicone, which exhibit hydrophobicity and poor tissue integration, often leading to complications, including capsular contracture. Here, we…

[BACKGROUND] Extramammary Paget's disease (EMPD) is a rare intra-epidermal adenocarcinoma, and reconstruction of the penoscrotal region remains a clinical challenge. The superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator (SCIP) flap has been su…

Apical microsurgery is accurate and minimally invasive, produces few complications, and has a success rate of more than 90%. However, due to the lack of awareness and understanding of apical microsurgery by dental general practitioners and …

[OBJECTIVES] This study evaluated surgical temperature, accuracy, and efficiency in endodontic microsurgery (EMS) using the sleeveless guided system. [MATERIALS AND METHODS] Sleeveless and sleeve guided systems were fabricated. Thermocoupl…

[OBJECTIVE] To assess the safety and effectiveness of combining indocyanine green videoangiography with FLOW800 and multimodal fusion neuro-navigation in brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM) microsurgical resection. [METHODS] From Januar…

[OBJECTIVE] Left ventricular pressure overload models using adult mice or rats were developed 60 years ago; however, a neonatal mouse model of left ventricular pressure overload was reported only 5 years ago. Moreover, how left ventricular …

The authors present a novel 2-staged approach for complex dorsolumbar wound reconstruction in a multioperated spine patient with limited local flap options and contraindications for free flap reconstruction due to arteriosclerosis and cardi…

[BACKGROUND] Whether surgical intervention is optimal for the treatment of cystic vestibular schwannoma (CVS) remains an area of debate and active clinical research. This study aimed to compare the surgical outcomes between CVSs and solid v…

[OBJECTIVE] The optimal surgical treatment for T2 laryngeal cancer remains controversial, with both open partial laryngectomy (OPL) and transoral laser microsurgery (TLM) being widely used. This study aims to compare the oncological outcome…

[BACKGROUND] Increased pulmonary blood flow (IncPBF), one of the most important features of many children with congenital heart diseases, is well-known as a prerequisite for the induction of pulmonary arterial hypertension. However, due to …

Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) is a highly lethal toxin produced by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which leads to nerve paralysis following poisoning. At present, there is no specific drug officially approved. Antibodies, parti…

[BACKGROUND] Reports of skin infections associated with nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) following cosmetic procedures are increasing. The diagnosis and treatment of these infections remain a significant challenge for clinicians. [OBJECTI…

Accumulating evidence from animals has shown that multiple exposures to general anesthetics during brain development may cause extensive neuronal apoptosis and long-term memory impairments. However, the underlying mechanism is still poorly …

[BACKGROUND] Drug-induced migraine represents a clinically significant yet under-investigated subtype of migraine. This study aims to evaluate the risk of drug-related migraine based on real-world data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting S…

With the rising demand for minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, neck rejuvenation injections have gained prominence in aesthetic medicine. The neck, highly susceptible to aging and often exposed to sunlight, plays a crucial role in maint…

[OBJECTIVE] To review the latest research advancements in surgical techniques for the treatment of limb lymphedema. [METHODS] The relevant literature at home and abroad in recent years was extensively reviewed, and the research on the trea…

[BACKGROUND] Axillary osmidrosis is a common cause of physical and social discomfort. Although many treatments are available, there is still room for improvement. [OBJECTIVE] For treatments of axillary osmidrosis 3 minimally invasive surgi…

Capsular contraction is the most common complication after breast augmentation or reconstruction, and is the main reason underlying patient dissatisfaction and additional subsequent surgeries. Periostin is an extracellular matrix protein an…

[OBJECTIVE] This article introduces a surgical approach that emphasizes minimizing the removal of pretarsal tissue to achieve a stable and dynamic upper eyelid morphology while effectively preventing concave scarring at the incision site. …

[OBJECTIVE] To validate the feasibility of an innovative nasal lining-framework complex (NLFC) for reconstructing total nasal defects. [STUDY DESIGN] Retrospective cohort study. [METHODS] This NLFC is composed of forearm flap and support …

[BACKGROUND] Inconsistent and suboptimal outcomes in secondary cleft lip deformity repairs stem from the absence of a standardized classification system for nasolabial deformities, causing surgeons to rely heavily on their experience to det…

[BACKGROUND] East Asian patients with unilateral cleft lip and nasal deformity (UCLND) have severe septal deviated. An innovated septal reconstruction method using both perpendicular plate of ethmoid (PPE) and cartilage septum may improve v…