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Minimally Invasive 980 nm Laser-Assisted Lipolysis and Skin Tightening on Lower Eyelids of Asian Patients.
[OBJECTIVE] The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness ofminimally invasive 980 nm laser-assisted lipolysis and skin tightening in lower eyelid blepharoplasty of Asian patients. [METHODS] Patients with mild and moderate degree o…
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Repair and reconstruction of lower extremity defects with combined pedicled superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap.
[BACKGROUND] Extensive lower extremity tissue defects pose difficulties for surgeons. Considering the natural contour, aesthetics, biomechanics and restoration of motor function, matching and customizing a flexible and large flap is the ide…
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The Radial Forearm Butterfly Flap: A Novel Technique for Oral Cavity Reconstruction With Primary Healing of the Forearm Donor Area.
[BACKGROUND] The traditional radial forearm free flap (TRFFF) combined with split-thickness skin grafting (STSG) for repairing oral defects presents unavoidable donor area complications, such as delayed healing and scar hyperplasia. This st…
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Prevention strategies of esophageal stenosis after endoscopic resection for superficial esophageal cancer: a Bayesian network meta-analysis.
[INTRODUCTION] What interventions effectively prevent postoperative stenosis following endoscopic resection (ER) of superficial esophageal cancer? This study aimed to identify effective interventions or combinations through a systematic rev…
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Botulinum toxin for acute acquired comitant esotropia: clinical outcomes and predictors.
[BACKGROUND] To assess the effectiveness of botulinum toxin type A (BTXA) in treating acute acquired comitant esotropia (AACE), and to explore its possible influencing factors. [METHODS] A retrospective analysis of 35 AACE patients who rec…
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Effects of different rehabilitation therapies on upper extremity motor function and activities of daily living in hemiplegic patients with stroke: A network meta-analysis.
[BACKGROUND] To compare the effects of different rehabilitation therapies on the scores of Fugl-Meyer assessment of motor recovery (FMA), the action research arm test (ARAT), and modified Barthel index in hemiplegic patients with stroke by …
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Precise Lower-Facial Feminization Surgery Using 3D-Printed Surgical Guides: Initial Clinical Experience From a Single Center in China.
While facial feminization surgery (FFS) gains prominence globally, clinical data from China remain scarce. This study presents our initial single-center experience using 3D-printed surgical guides for precise lower-facial feminization in Ch…
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Comparison of Pharmacokinetics of Long-Acting Local Analgesics: CPL-01, a Novel Extended-Release Ropivacaine, Demonstrates Consistent and Predictable Exposure Compared with Liposomal Bupivacaine.
[BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE] There is a significant medical need for improved long-acting local anesthetics to decrease postsurgical pain and reduce postoperative opioid use. While ropivacaine is considered a safer local anesthetic than bupiv…
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Staged Immediate Nipple Reconstruction With Tube Flap in Immediate Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] In the setting of immediate breast reconstruction by deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap, the excessive DIEP flap skin is de-epithelialized and then buried under the mastectomy skin. In this study, by virtue …
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Botulinum toxin type a blocks aquaporin 5 trafficking by decreasing synaptosomal-associated protein 23 in submandibular acinar cells.
The trafficking of aquaporin 5 (AQP5) is critical for salivary secretion. Synaptosomal-associated protein 23 (SNAP23) is an important regulator in the process of membrane fusion. However, the role of SNAP23 on AQP5 trafficking has not been …
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Alteration of myoepithelial cells during botulinum toxin type A-inhibited salivary secretion.
[OBJECTIVE] Intraglandular injection of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT/A) effectively treats sialorrhea. Myoepithelial cells (MECs) are essential for salivary secretion. The role of MECs in BoNT/A-inhibited salivary secretion, and its underly…
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CD30 Lateral Flow and Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays for Detection of BIA-ALCL: A Pilot Study.
[INTRODUCTION] Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) commonly presents as a peri-implant effusion (seroma). CD30 (TNFRSF8) is a consistent marker of tumor cells but also can be expressed by activated lymphocyte…
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Diagnosis of breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma by analysis of cytokines in peri-implant seromas.
More than 1300 women with breast implants have developed an anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) in fluid (seroma) around their implant. More often, seromas are due to benign causes, for example, capsule contracture, leakage, or trauma. Ou…
- Reconstruction of lower abdominal wall defect caused by giant dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: A case report.
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[Efficiency and safety of microsurgical cluster ligation of the spermatic vein].
[OBJECTIVE] To study the effect and safety of microscopic varicocele cluster ligation (MVCL). [METHODS] We selected 28 patients undergoing bilateral microscopic spermatic vein ligation in Xuzhou Central Hospital from July 2021 to June 2022…
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Safety analysis of immediate breast reconstruction with a deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap in the post-COVID-19 era: a comparison between pre- and post-pandemic cohorts.
[BACKGROUND] The demand for immediate breast reconstruction with a deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap is recovering as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) transitions from a pandemic to an endemic. This study sought to evaluate…
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Current Practices for Esthetic Facial Bone Contouring Surgery in Asians.
In this article, authors mainly introduce new digital technology in facial bone contouring surgery. In our experience, these new technologies are crucial in ensuring the satisfaction of surgical accuracy. Our previous studies have shown sur…
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Advances in Robot-Assisted Surgery for Facial Bone Contouring Surgery.
Since our team reported the application of robot-assisted surgery in facial contouring surgery in 2020, further clinical trials with large samples have been conducted. This paper will report the interim results of a single-center, large-sam…
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Complications Following Facial Injection of Growth Factor Solution.
[OBJECTIVE] Topical injection of growth factor (GF) for facial rejuvenation is unauthorized, but it is commonly performed in China, leading to emerging and challenging complications. The purpose of this study is to investigate the clinical,…
- Botulinum toxin as a promising surgical strategy for chronic anal fissure: do the dose and injection site matter? Comparison of doses and injection sites of botulinum toxin for chronic anal fissure: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
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Treatment of hemimasticatory spasm secondary to parry-romberg syndrome partial resection of the trigeminal nerve motor branch under intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring: A case report and literature review.
Parry-Romberg syndrome (PRS) combined with hemimasticatory spasm (HMS) is a rare craniofacial disorder characterized by unilateral facial tissue atrophy with paroxysmal involuntary contractions of the jaw-closing muscles. Although a majorit…
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U-type soft tissue lifting: A new composited technique for reversing lower eyelid and midfacial aging.
[BACKGROUND] Facial rejuvenation is becoming more and more popular, particularly among middle-aged persons. There are currently many techniques for improving the aforementioned situations, but each has its drawbacks. Our study aimed to disc…
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Three-dimensional Printing Technologies in Craniofacial Plastic Surgery: An Institutional Experience.
Rapid developments in 3-dimensional(3D) printing technologies in craniofacial plastic surgery have provided a new treatment modality for patients. In this article, we intend to share our institution's experience using 3D printing in 3 modes…
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Nonmalignant CD30+ Cells in Contralateral Peri-Implant Capsule of Patient With BIA-ALCL: A Premalignant Step?
CD30 lymphocyte activation antigen and phosphorylated STAT3 (pSTAT3) are consistent markers of tumor cells in breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). We present a case of BIA-ALCL in a breast implant capsule con…
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A split flap technique shifting the location of perforator entry point to lengthen the pedicle of a multiple perforator based free flap.
[BACKGROUND] Pedicle length deficiency in microsurgical procedure is a challenging issue. The aim of this report is to present a case series of a flap-splitting technique for pedicle lengthening of large multiple perforator-based (MPB) free…
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Prognosis of Patients Over 60 Years Old With Early Rectal Cancer Undergoing Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery - A Single-Center Experience.
[AIM] Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) is widely performed in early rectal cancer. This technique offers greater organ preservation and decreases the risk of subsequent surgery. However, postoperative local recurrence and distant met…
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Validation of a small molecule inhibitor of PDE6D-RAS interaction with favorable anti-leukemic effects.
RAS mutations prevalent in high-risk leukemia have been linked to relapse and chemotherapy resistance. Efforts to directly target RAS proteins have been largely unsuccessful. However, since RAS-mediated transformation is dependent on signal…
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Transperineal Botulinum Toxin Injection for Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome after Transurethral Resection of the Prostate.
[PURPOSE] To evaluate the efficacy of botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) injection in patients with chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) after transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). [MATERIALS AND METHODS] Six patients after TURP recei…
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Prevalence and associated factors of minimally invasive facial cosmetic surgery in Chinese college students.
[BACKGROUND] Minimally invasive facial cosmetic surgery (MIFCS) is becoming more and more popular and acceptable in Chinese young people, and it influences people in many aspects. However, there is little research on the associations betwee…
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Granzyme B Is a Biomarker for Suspicion of Malignant Seromas Around Breast Implants.
[BACKGROUND] Granzyme B (GrB) is a serine protease secreted, along with pore-forming perforin, by cytotoxic lymphocytes to mediate apoptosis in target cells. GrB has been detected in tumor cells associated with systemic and breast implant-a…