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The Use of Low-Dose Chlorhexidine Gluconate Irrigation in Preventing Intraoperative Contamination in Tissue Expander-Based Breast Reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] There are many intraoperative techniques and washes that are used to prevent bacterial contamination during breast reconstruction. Low-dose chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is a low-pressure irrigation that offers broad spectrum a…
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Impact of Chemotherapy and Radiation on Breast Sensation After Immediate Reconstruction.
[PURPOSE] This study explores the impact of chemotherapy and radiation therapy (XRT) on breast sensation in patients undergoing mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. [METHODS] This prospective study, conducted from 2019 to 2024, focuse…
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Sensation in Neurotized Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction With Different Donor Nerves: Comparing T11 and T12.
[BACKGROUND] The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap can be reliably neurotized for autologous breast reconstruction. In standard fashion, a sensory branch of intercostal nerve T11 or T12 of the DIEP flap is coapted to the anter…
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Complications After Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction for Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: A Series of 380 Flaps.
[BACKGROUND] Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSMs) and the deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap for breast reconstruction represent the latest evolutions of breast and reconstructive surgery, with resemblance to the aesthetics and fee…
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Comparing Primary Coaptation and Allograft in Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction: Long-Term Sensory and BREAST-Q Outcomes.
[BACKGROUND] Loss of breast sensation after mastectomy and breast reconstruction is associated with decreased psychosocial outcomes and quality-of-life, spurring applications of peripheral nerve repair to autologous breast reconstruction. W…
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Thermal versus tactile sensory recovery following alloplastic and neurotized autologous breast reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] Loss of sensation after mastectomy impacts long-term satisfaction, yet thermal sensory outcomes remain understudied. This study compares tactile and thermal recovery following two-stage alloplastic versus neurotized autologous …
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Vertical Breast Reduction Mammaplasty in the Adolescent Population.
[BACKGROUND] Perioperative complications following reduction mammaplasty are well described in adults, yet there is a paucity of literature in the adolescent population, especially for the vertical reduction technique. [METHODS] We perform…
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A new method of measuring temperature discrimination of the breast, and what to expect in the preoperative breast patient.
[BACKGROUND] Temperature sensitivity and discrimination of reconstructed breasts are important for the protection and longevity of reconstruction. There is a paucity of literature assessing the impact of breast surgeries on temperature disc…
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Sensation Alterations Following Superior and Superomedial Wise Pattern Breast Reductions.
[INTRODUCTION] Breast reduction has the potential to alter sensation of the breast and nipple-areolar complex (NAC) due to intraoperative sensory nerve disruption. There is currently a paucity of available literature pertaining to sensation…
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Establishing a Microsurgical Practice in a Limited Resource African Setting: The Kapsowar Hospital Experience.
[BACKGROUND] Microsurgical technique is still not readily available in many low- and middle-income countries. Few works in the scholarly literature describe the establishment of microsurgical practice on the African continent, and there are…
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Treatment of Chin Retrusion With Botulinum Toxin Plus Hyaluronic Acid Filler in Comparison With Hyaluronic Acid Filler Alone: A Randomized, Evaluator-Blinded, Controlled Study.
[BACKGROUND] Hyaluronic acid (HA) has already been widely administered for chin augmentation. Patients with chin retrusion frequently present with increased chin hypertonia. Monotherapy with HA falls short in addressing the multifaceted cos…
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ChatGPT for improving postoperative instructions in multiple fields of plastic surgery.
[BACKGROUND] Clear discharge instructions are vital for patients and caregivers to manage postoperative care at home. However, they often exceed the sixth-grade reading level recommended by national associations. It was hypothesized that Ch…
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Clinical Presentation and Management of Malignant Psoas Syndrome: A Scoping Review of Case Reports and Case Series.
Malignant psoas syndrome (MPS) is a rare and underreported clinical syndrome that significantly impacts the quality of life of cancer patients through metastatic infiltration of the iliopsoas muscle. Patients suffering from MPS often presen…
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Efficacy and safety of hyaluronic acid fillers for lip augmentation in a Chinese population.
[BACKGROUND] Hyaluronic acid (HA) is an effective dermal filler for facial rejuvenation. This study aimed to observe the clinical efficacy of HA injection for lip augmentation in Chinese patients. [METHODS] From May 2019 to April 2020, 70 …
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Efficacy of botulinum-A for nocturnal bruxism pain and the occurrence of bruxism events: a meta-analysis and systematic review.
The purpose of this study was to explore the treatment efficacy of botulinum-A (BTX-A) in nocturnal bruxism. Five electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, Embase and Clinical Trials) were searched to identify related randomis…
- The combination of platelet-rich plasma with botulinum toxin A in the treatment of hyaluronic acid embolic cutaneous necrosis and alopecia.
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Abrupt involution induces inflammation, estrogenic signaling, and hyperplasia linking lack of breastfeeding with increased risk of breast cancer.
[BACKGROUND] A large collaborative analysis of data from 47 epidemiological studies concluded that longer duration of breastfeeding reduces the risk of developing breast cancer. Despite the strong epidemiological evidence, the molecular mec…
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Pharmacotherapy for diabetic peripheral neuropathy pain and quality of life: A systematic review.
[OBJECTIVE] To systematically assess the effect of pharmacologic treatments of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) on pain and quality of life. [METHODS] We searched PubMed and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews for systematic review…
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Analysis of References on the Plastic Surgery In-Service Training Exam.
[BACKGROUND] The Plastic Surgery In-Service Training Exam is a knowledge assessment tool widely used during plastic surgery training in the United States. This study analyzed literature supporting correct answer choices to determine highest…