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Systematic review and meta-analysis of revision surgery after immediate implant-based breast reconstruction: Re-implantation or converting to free tissue transfer?
[BACKGROUND] Immediate breast reconstruction contributes to comprehensive breast cancer care. Implant-based reconstruction (IBR) accounts for most reconstructive procedures. However, many patients undergo subsequent implant exchange or auto…
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Tube posterior tibial artery flow-through free flap for salvaging upper limbs with contaminated soft tissue defects and arterial injuries.
The tube posterior tibial artery flow-through free flap technique is proposed for salvaging upper limbs with severely contaminated or infected soft tissue defects and major arterial injuries. Between January 2016 and February 2024, six pati…
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Is the use of intraoperative vasopressors associated with flap failure in head and neck free tissue transfer surgery?
[BACKGROUND] Maintaining appropriate blood pressure during head and neck free tissue transfer surgery is important for both organ and flap perfusion. However, the use of vasopressors to treat intraoperative hypotension is controversial. The…
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Timing of Thickened Liquid Intake After Tongue and Floor-of-Mouth Tumour Reconstruction: A Randomised Controlled Trial.
[OBJECTIVE] This study aimed to determine the optimal timing and viscosity of thickened liquid intake for patients undergoing tongue and floor-of-mouth tumour resection with reconstruction, using VFSS to reduce nasogastric tube dependence, …
- Microsurgical outcomes and prognostic analysis of cerebellar gliomas; pathology, molecular biomarkers, and novel clinical insights: a retrospective study.
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A Multicenter, Randomized, Evaluator-Blind, No-Treatment Controlled Study of YVOIRE Y-Solution 720: A Volumizing Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Midface Volume Deficit.
[BACKGROUND] Midface volume deficiency is a common aesthetic concern that can be addressed with dermal fillers. YVOIRE Y-Solution 720 (YYS720) is a hyaluronic acid (HA)-based filler designed for midface augmentation. This study aimed to eva…
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Trends in Urogynecologic and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Among Early-career Urologists: Analysis of American Board of Urology Case Logs From 2009-2020.
[OBJECTIVE] To evaluate trends in Urogynecologic and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS) among early-career urologists, comparing URPS-trained and non-URPS urologists using American Board of Urology case logs from 2009-2020. [MATERIALS AN…
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Impact of Early Versus Late Treatment with Botulinum Toxin A on Goal Attainment in Post-Stroke Spasticity: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
This study evaluated the effect of time of botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) treatment on clinical outcomes in adults with post-stroke spasticity (PSS). Individual data were pooled from five studies. Eligible patients received ≥1 BoNT-A injection(…
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The Significance of Type A Botulinum Toxin Ten-Point Injection Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain Caused by Muscle Spasms in Women.
[INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS] This study aims to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and socioeconomic impact of botulinum toxin type A trigger point injection therapy and ten-point injection therapy for chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) cause…
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Comprehensive Prevention for Edema after Hair Transplantation: A Multicenter Study of 1167 Patients.
[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. …
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Evaluation of the Efficacy and Patient Satisfaction of Endoscope-Assisted High-Speed Rotary Cutter for Nuchal Fat Pad Removal.
[OBJECTIVE] To evaluate the clinical efficacy and patient satisfaction of high-speed rotary cutter combined with endoscopy for the treatment of nuchal fat pads. [METHODS] A total of 68 adult patients with hypertrophic nuchal fat pads were …
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Epicanthal Fold Reconstruction Using V-Y Advancement and Triangular Flap.
[BACKGROUND] Epicanthoplasty is frequently performed in Asian populations, but overcorrection-resulting in undesirable aesthetic and functional outcomes-remains a persistent challenge. [PURPOSE] This study investigates the efficacy of a no…
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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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Evaluating Rectus Abdominis Fascia and Alloderm as Wrapping Materials in Diced Cartilage Grafts for Dorsal Nasal Augmentation.
[BACKGROUND] Dorsal nasal augmentation can be performed using autologous diced costal cartilage wrapped in various materials. This study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of two different wrapping materials-rectus abdominis fascia and Alloderm…
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Evaluating the Performance of Different Large Language Models on Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery: A Cross-Sectional Blinded Study.
[BACKGROUND] Large language models (LLMs) have demonstrated potential in various medical fields. However, their application in aesthetic plastic surgery remains largely unexplored, particularly in clinical decision support and patient consu…
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Comparing Case Volume and Outcomes of Head and Neck Free Tissue Transfer Reconstruction Between Plastic Surgeons and Otolaryngologists.
[PURPOSE] This study captures free tissue transfer reconstructions following head and neck neoplasm resection and assesses case volumes and clinical endpoints by surgeon specialty. [METHODS] The American College of Surgeons National Surgic…
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Increasing Utilization and Cost of Open Access Publishing in Plastic Surgery.
[PURPOSE] Open access publishing models are common in plastic surgery. We aim to quantify the financial investment required to support open access publishing for plastic surgery students during both medical school and residency training. […
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Trends in opioid prescribing by plastic surgeons for medicare part D patients.
[PURPOSE] Previous analyses of Medicare part D opioid prescribing by plastic surgeons demonstrated decreasing prescription rates, but data in past 2017 have not been well-described. This study aims to elucidate more recent patterns in plast…
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A Regional Analysis of Medicare Reimbursement Rates for Plastic Surgery From 2012 to 2025.
[PURPOSE] The purpose of this analysis is to highlight trends in Medicare reimbursement rates in recent years and examine any regional differences in reimbursements that may exist over the past decade. [METHODS] The CMS Physician and Other…
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COVID-19-associated trends in Medicare utilization for plastic and reconstructive surgery.
[PURPOSE] The Medicare population is a subset of plastic surgery patients with unique needs and characteristics. Studies before COVID-19 have shown decreasing reimbursements and increasing charges. We aimed to characterize changes in Medica…
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Axial split step osteotomy of free iliac crest flaps for mandible reconstruction: Preliminary results.
[BACKGROUND] Vascularized bone grafting (VBG) is preferred for mandibular reconstruction post-tumor ablation. Although various bone-free flaps are used, their application is compromised by limitations including insufficient bone volume and …
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Neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy brings superior quality of life of patients with locally advanced oral or oropharyngeal cancer: A propensity score-matched analysis.
[BACKGROUND] The outcomes and quality of life of patients with locally advanced oral or oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LAOOPSCC) following upfront surgery (US) are suboptimal. The optimal neoadjuvant therapy involving programmed dea…
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Expert consensus on intentional tooth replantation.
Intentional tooth replantation (ITR) is an advanced treatment modality and the procedure of last resort for preserving teeth with inaccessible endodontic or resorptive lesions. ITR is defined as the deliberate extraction of a tooth; evaluat…
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A new surgical method of vasoepididymostomy for epididymal obstructive azoospermia to improve the success rate in the rat.
[BACKGROUND] Two-suture longitudinal intussusception vasoepididymostomy (LIVE) surgery has been confirmed by many studies in the treatment of epididymal obstruction; however, the success rate and anastomotic patency rate are not high, which…
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Free Muscle Flap Transfer for Facial Reanimation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
[OBJECTIVE] To summarize different types of free muscle flap transfer for facial reanimation and to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the outcomes. [DATA SOURCES] PubMed, Web of Science, and EMBASE. [REVIEW METHODS] Retrospective stud…
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Circumferential periareolar incision length as a risk factor for skin necrosis after nipple-sparing mastectomy with deep inferior epigastric perforator flap reconstruction.
[BACKGROUND] Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) with autologous tissue reconstruction offers excellent cosmetic outcomes but can be complicated by skin necrosis. This study aimed to investigate the risk factors for skin necrosis after NSM with…
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Impact of postoperative complications on patient-reported outcomes in deep inferior epigastric perforator flap breast reconstruction.
[OBJECTIVE] This study aims to investigate the factors that influence the occurrence of complications following deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction, and to determine whether these complications have an impa…
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Surgical resection of Wernicke's area brain arteriovenous malformation via posterior Sylvian fissure: Two-dimensional video.
The brain arteriovenous malformation (BAVM) within language-eloquent area poses a significant surgical challenge, demanding meticulous planning to ensure both preservation of language function and curative resection. This report details the…
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Use of Superficial Temporal Vessels in Reconstructive Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery With Vascularized Free Flaps Among "Frozen Neck" Patients.
[BACKGROUND] This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of using superficial temporal vessels as recipient vessels for vascularized free flap reconstruction in "frozen neck" patients following radiotherapy for head and neck cancer (HNC). …
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Trends in Interventional Clinical Trials Within Plastic Surgery.
[BACKGROUND] A small proportion of prospective clinical trials in plastic surgery are related to craniofacial surgery. Understanding the current use of clinical trials research within plastic surgery is essential to further development of l…