Zhu S ⚠ 동명이인 가능성

[OBJECTIVE] The lower trapezius musculocutaneous flap (LTMF) is a workhorse flap for the reconstruction of soft-tissue defects of the head and neck. However, when harvesting a large LTMF to repair massive defects, primary closure of the don…

[BACKGROUND] Owing to the prevalence of congenital single eyelids among Asians, methods are needed to create a double-eyelid fold. Incisional blepharoplasty is considered an ideal method for this purpose. The classical approach tends to cre…

[BACKGROUND] The emotional and psychological complexities experienced by patients who will undergo plastic surgery are profound. This study aims to explore the origins of preoperative emotional challenges and their associated risk factors a…

[BACKGROUND] Postburn axillary contracture is a common complication that leads to functional impairment and unsatisfactory aesthetic outcomes. The authors present their experience with axillary contracture reconstruction using preexpanded b…

[BACKGROUND] A high and wide forehead is a common congenital facial characteristic among East Asian women, often resulting in an imbalanced mid-upper facial proportion, diminished three-dimensional contour, and reduced femininity. Although …

[BACKGROUND] The deformity of high eyelid fold is a common complication of Asian blepharoplasty, and its correction remains a significant challenge in clinical practice. Our study introduced a refined technique for the correction of high ey…

[OBJECTIVES] To assess the value of carbon dioxide transoral laser microsurgery (CO TOLMS) for early-stage glottic cancer with special regard to involvement of the anterior commissure (AC). [STUDY DESIGN] Single-center retrospective cohort…

[OBJECTIVE] In laryngeal microsurgery, the insertion of the suspension laryngoscope is a strong stimulus that may cause hemodynamic fluctuations and adverse cardiovascular events. The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of preem…

[BACKGROUND] Although early debridement and refining plastic surgery techniques have been shown to be effective in the treatment of facial scars after trauma, their postoperative outcomes have not been quantitatively evaluated by the releva…

[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…

The pedicled lower trapezius musculocutaneous flap (LTMF) can extend far beyond the lateral border of the trapezius muscle, with a reliable blood supply. However, the distal part of the extended LTMF lacks a muscular component, limiting its…

[BACKGROUND] The midface has been a difficult zone to manage in rejuvenating surgeries. The major challenge for midface lift is to achieve extensive dissection and elevate the composite tissues en bloc through minimal incisions. [METHODS] …

[BACKGROUND] Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADMSCs) have attracted widespread interest as cell-based tissue repair systems. To obtain adequate quantities of ADMSCs for therapeutic applications, extensive in vitro expansion is requi…

Inflammatory responses mediated by macrophages play a role in tissue repair. However, it is unclear whether the repair in the donor site after liposuction would have any effects on fat graft retention in the recipient site. This study is de…

Tendinopathy is a common disease, which is characterized by pain, swelling, and dysfunction. At the late stage of tendinopathy, pathological changes may occur, such as tendon calcification. Previously, we have shown that tendon stem/progen…

Migraine and tension-type headache (TTH) are common primary disorders that carry significant morbidity and socioeconomic effect. In this article, we will review the epidemiology, presentation, and diagnosis of these disorders. First-line ac…

[INTRODUCTION] Botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNTA) has long been used as a therapeutic agent and has been widely accepted as a cosmetic agent in recent years. It can inhibit function and induce structural changes in skeletal muscle. [METHODS] S…

[PURPOSE] One-stage treatment for condylar osteochondroma and secondary facial deformities by resection and reconstruction of the mandibular condyle, orthognathic surgery, and mandibular contouring has been reported recently. This study inv…

[OBJECTIVE] This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of virtual surgical planning in two-jaw orthognathic surgery via quantitative comparison of preoperative planned and postoperative actual skull models. [STUDY DESIGN] Thirty consecutive …

[BACKGROUND] The axillary approach is the dominant incision used in China for breast augmentation. Systematic preoperative education regarding incision locations for breast augmentation is scarce in China. In this study, we surveyed Chinese…

[PURPOSE] Osteochondroma is a benign tumor that is rare in the craniofacial region. When it does occur, the condyle and coronoid process have been the most commonly affected sites. The secondary progressive malocclusion and facial asymmetry…

[BACKGROUND] Abdominoplasty is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures. A number of methods have been described for coverage of forearm skin defects. This report presents a case in which the excess tissue of an abdominoplas…

[PURPOSE] Distraction osteogenesis can be used to correct micrognathia after temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis. However, there is still some controversy over the proper sequencing of management for the ankylosed patients. The objectiv…

[OBJECTIVE] A square face along with a variety of facial features is considered to be unappealing in the East Asian population. Thus, the objective of this study was to assess the facial features and the various operative techniques availab…